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.

car. Then she asked the driver to leave, telling the driver that she would

the dinner would last, and she knew that Lelia wouldn’t let her go so easily, especially since she

breath and rang

upon seeing that it was Nola who had returned. They had all heard that the young miss had married into the Grayson family. Regardless of the

her high heels and her own pride. Laughter and chatter could be heard from the living room, but it all seemed unrelated to her. Her appearance disrupted the previously peaceful scene.

fact, she should not have been present at this

are you the only one? Nola, didn’t you marry Mr. Grayson? Why did you come back empty–handed?”

with a seemingly innocent

Lelia, do you have any

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 and our Tanya have just started dating, and yet they came back with gifts. Doesn’t the Grayson family know anything about manners?”

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the living room, looking stern and silent. He was not pleased to see Nola empty–handed and without Elvis present.

anything. But I am your father, and Elvis has married my daughter. Does my daughter really mean nothing to him? He never even considered

anything. Her father’s words were righteous and lofty, and those who didn’t know the truth would

knew what his true purpose was

day, and he happened

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

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

Tanya almost lost her temper. But since Javion was there, she could only pretend to be aggrieved

thought to himself that Nola was just as he remembered, lacking in femininity, sarcastic, and always bullying the weak Tanya.

come back to be criticized by them.

on the phone that there was something important to talk

is not the time to talk about such an