His Only Antidote by Shirley Owen

Chapter 31

Chapter 31

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With only a glimmer of hope, Nola tried to remain calm and collected, while deep down inside she longed for Elvis to come back before Friday. Even if he couldn’t make it, she hoped he would at least send her a message.

Unfortunately, she heard nothing from him.

For several days, they hadn’t contacted each other, and Nola returned to her old routine. Only occasionally did she think of the owner of Breeze Garden.

Alisa noticed everything and tried to reassure Nola, asking her not to overthink things. Nola smiled but knew she had no right to think too much. To Elvis, she was not important.

Perhaps, as Elvis had said, without her, Mrs. Grayson could be anyone as long as she was someone he didn’t detest.

Nola knew that she could become Mrs. Grayson only because she seized the opportunity.

“Alisa, I won’t be coming back for dinner tonight.” Nola was dressed and ready, not in luxurious attire but still decent. She had only used the credit card Elvis had given her to buy a few books.

After all, she wasn’t accustomed to spending other people’s money, especially when their relationship was awkward.

“Mrs. Grayson, let the driver take you. I feel better knowing you’re in good hands.”

Nola hesitated for a moment but then agreed. She knew Alisa cared about her safety, so she said, “Don’t worry, Alisa. My father asked me to come back for dinner. I’ll be back as soon as it’s over.”

Finally, Alisa felt relieved and knew that Nola going back to her family’s home wouldn’t cause any problems.

prepared herself to face whatever awaited her at home. She brought some fruit and got out of the car. Then she asked the driver

that Lelia wouldn’t let

breath and rang the doorbell.

all heard that the young miss had married into the Grayson family. Regardless of the

chatter could be heard from the living room, but it all seemed unrelated to her.

she should not have been present at this dinner party

the only one? Nola, didn’t you marry Mr.

a seemingly innocent expression, intending to humiliate Nola.

I? Lelia, do you have any objections?” Nola responded

small people and we can’t afford to offend the Grayson family. Myles, you’re his father–in–law, it’s your first–time dining together and he’s not even here. Isn’t that clearly showing disrespect towards you, an elder? Javion

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was not pleased to see Nola empty–handed and

“You secretly got married behind your family’s back, and I didn’t say anything. But I am your father, and Elvis has married my daughter. Does

lofty, and those who didn’t know the truth

knew what his true purpose was for calling Nola and

back, and that’s enough. The Grayson Group is busy every day, and he happened to be on a

She was holding Javion’s arm and seemed to be showing off. “What’s more important than a family dinner? Dad invited you all back for dinner, and it just so happens that Mr. Grayson is on a business trip. It’s really a coincidence. Dad, maybe Nola teamed up with someone else to deceive you

darkened as she looked at Tanya. “Your imagination has gone so wild these days.

Javion was there, she could only pretend to be aggrieved

that Nola was just as he remembered, lacking in femininity,

Nola, didn’t come back to be criticized by

there was something important

to talk about such an important matter.”