Chapter 157

As soon as Nancy stepped into the hall, chaos erupted. Haley stared in disbelief as Nancy walked toward her, nervously taking a step behind Alex for cover.

Ellie hadn’t expected Nancy to show up. Watching the scene unfold, she opened her mouth but froze in place.

“Ellie?!” Alex gripped Ellie’s arm, a look of anger on his face. “I warned you not to play any tricks!”

Ellie knew Alex was mistaking Nancy for someone she’d called over. She forced a smile and chose not to explain.

Nancy pushed Alex aside and pulled Ellie’s hand, standing boldly in front of the crowd. “It’s true that I have a daughter, but since when do I have a daughter–in–law named Haley?”

Nancy’s words sent shockwaves through the room. Haley’s face turned pale, her eyes pleading with Alex for help.

Alex’s eyebrows furrowed in annoyance. “Mom, what are you talking about?!”

Nancy turned to face him. “Ellie is my daughter, and she’s your sister!”

shot back,

“Your fiancée is Diana, and your engagement has nothing

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see the engagement ring on her finger. “I’m marrying

in rapid succession. Ellie quietly

“If you insist on

was left speechless,

her fists tightly at her sides,

would rather cut ties with her own son than let me into the Warren family!‘ Haley thought bitterly.

let me be clear. If you dare to hurt my daughter again in any way, I will make sure you regret it even if I get my hands

any misunderstanding you have about me, but can’t you at least show some respect for your own son?”

for bringing

Nancy’s words, completely at a loss for words.

the Warren family? Not unless I’m dead!” With that, Nancy took Ellie’s hand and, flanked by bodyguards, made her exit as the crowd erupted into more chaos.

unraveling, Haley panicked and protested, “Alex, how can your mom

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