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.

a hoot about whatever plans you’ve got up your sleeve, but quit sucking up to my

of oatmeal didn’t falter as I replied, “And what schemes would those be?”

trying to use my grandma to get back

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

love, but stooping to desperate measures? That was way

grin. “You were

narrowed. “I knew it was you. The bruises

to make a scene right there. Instead, she smiled sweetly. “I don’t plan to do anything for now because Bryant was so upset seeing my bruises. He wanted to go

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 his darling.

I stood, “Is that so? Good for him. He truly is a wonderful man.” To Margaret, he was a great catch. Dorothy sure seemed to think the

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