Chapter 300

I had wandered off, the chatter around me turning into a distant hum. But the word “lovers” cut through the noise loud and clear. Me? A singleton? That term couldn’t be further from my reality.

The Myers Mansion was a maze, just as Ramona had warned. Eventually, I had to swallow my pride and ask a servant for directions to find the dining room.

“Ah, you must be the Ms. Webster the matriarch has been buzzing about all morning?”

Spotting me as I navigated my way, the butler promptly instructed the staff to whip up an additional breakfast.

I offered a small smile and a word of thanks before settling for a peaceful meal, prompting the butler to leave.

Midway through my breakfast, a shadow loomed over me, and before I knew it, an accusation hurled my way.

Keep your distance from my family! I don’t give a hoot about whatever plans you’ve got up your sleeve, but quit sucking up to

spoonful of oatmeal didn’t falter as I replied,

if you don’t know. You’re not over Bryant and trying to use my grandma to get

I’m not like you.” I set down my spoon and frowned. “I still

but stooping to desperate measures? That was way

broke into a sly grin. “You were behind that payback the other day, weren’t you?” I feigned

on the table, eyes narrowed. “I knew it was you. The bruises I got were the same

plan to do about it?” I dropped the act. Given her arrogance, I had expected her to make a scene right there. Instead, she smiled sweetly. “I don’t plan to do anything

When Margaret had dragged me into oncoming traffic, resulting in a miscarriage, he had blamed me without hesitation, even slapped me for being heartless. And if I had sought revenge on Dorothy, he’d want to punish me on behalf of

heated floors, a chill ran down my spine as I stood, “Is that so? Good for him. He truly is a wonderful man.” To Margaret, he was

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