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!”

back, “She’s not!”

your engagement has nothing to

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hand tightly, raising it for everyone to see the engagement ring on her finger. “I’m marrying Haley, and nothing

rapid succession. Ellie quietly stood beside

her son. “If you insist on being with a whore, don’t take

left speechless,

She squeezed her fists tightly at her sides, her nails digging into her skin in

cut ties with her own son than let me

with challenge. “Haley, let me be clear. If you dare to hurt my daughter again in any

her ground, shot back, “I can accept any misunderstanding you have about me, but can’t

laughed coldly. “Respect? Respect him for bringing home a piece of trash

words, completely at a

took Ellie’s hand and, flanked by bodyguards,

protested, “Alex, how can your mom be

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