Chapter 1648

Evelyn's story did not end there. Instead of earning respect for identifying the assailant, she found herself subjected to further humiliation when details of the incident leaked among the community.

Many believed that she survived not due to luck but rather because she was compliant with the perpetrator's wishes compared to the previous victims who met their end. Some of her co-workers even commented that her preference for stylish attire may have made her a target as it seemed too flashy.

In an era where a woman's chastity was valued above all else, people often resorted to victim blaming.

Even the Thornfields claimed that she was an embarrassment to the family. Despite increasing the dowry in the beginning, they ultimately proposed lowering it, perhaps out of fear that Arthur might feel repulsed by Evelyn.

Evelyn was filled with a strong sense of Injustice and could not endure any longer. In a fit of anger, she attempted to take her own life.

Thankfully, someone noticed this and saved her. Not wanting Arthur to become the subject of mockery, Evelyn took the initiative to end their engagement.

nature of the people in their community. Without telling anyone, he took Evelyn and left their hometown forever,

found work, and everything seemed to be moving in a positive direction.

they struggled to even put food on the table, let alone afford medical expenses. Arthur suggested keeping the child, but Evelyn was reluctant and sought various means to try and terminate the pregnancy. She even resorted to misguided remedies like drinking water

Arthur intervened and prevented

was due to fate and persuaded his partner to

cried for several days

had no biological relation to Arthur. However, he upheld his promise to Evelyn and treated the

assumed this matter would go with him to the grave if Stella

his eldest son's family was

of his own two children.

was stunned for a long while. 'Like father, like son,'

about Stella not being Albert's daughter, "Actually, Keegan

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