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.

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

would last, and she knew that Lelia wouldn’t

breath and rang

opened the door and respectfully stepped aside upon seeing that it was Nola who had returned. They had all heard that the young miss had married into the Grayson family.

the house, wearing her high heels and her own pride. Laughter and chatter could be heard from the

should not have been present at

who married into a wealthy family has returned. But why… are you the only

innocent expression, intending to humiliate Nola.

I? Lelia, do you

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 and our Tanya have just started dating, and yet they

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

the coffee table. “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 my

and those who didn’t know the truth would

purpose was

and he happened to be on a business trip and not

“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

she looked at Tanya. “Your imagination has gone so wild these days. You have no right to interfere in my affairs.”

rebuffed by Nola, Tanya almost lost her temper. But since Javion was there, she could only

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

Nola, didn’t come back to be criticized by

was something important to talk to me about regarding mom. What is it?”

not the time to talk about such an important matter.”