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, “She’s not!”

Diana, and your engagement has nothing

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

popping as reporters shouted questions in rapid succession. Ellie quietly stood beside Nancy, letting

shot a fierce glare at her son. “If you insist on being with a whore, don’t take me as

speechless, his anger

Alex, her expression turning ashen. She squeezed her fists tightly at her sides, her nails digging into her

would rather cut ties with her own son than let me into the Warren

If you dare to hurt my daughter again

hold her ground, shot back, “I can accept any misunderstanding you have about me, but can’t you at least show some respect

him for bringing home a piece of trash

at Nancy’s words, completely at a loss

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

her plans unraveling, Haley panicked and protested, “Alex, how can your mom be so unfair?!”

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