Mystery Bride's Revenge (Selina)

Chapter 239

Ashley felt a pang of regret. Her situation with Edwin was not set in stone, but if it led to Joseph's disapproval, her already precarious position in the Harvey family would be in even greater jeopardy. Lloyd, Manuel, and Joseph might distance themselves from her, aligning instead with Selina.

If the truth about Selina being Sara's savior came to light, it was almost certain that Sara would switch sides to support Selina. Quinton, who had always been a devoted husband, would surely follow his wife's lead. Knowing that Selina had once saved Sara's life, combined with the natural bond between father and daughter, it was only a matter of time before Quinton's heart softened, just like Manuel's had.

As for Frederick, he had always maintained a welcoming attitude toward Selina's return, treating both Ashley and Selina equally, while for Patrick, since he took over the overseas branch of Harvey Group, Ashley hardly saw him, let alone Selina.

Deep down, Ashley feared Patrick because he was no longer the easy-going brother she once knew. Patrick was now impossible to control, far removed from the carefree boy of their youth. Perhaps the heavy responsibilities had hardened him, making him impervious to her whims.

"Goodness, what's gotten into Joseph? How could he lash out at Ashley like that?" Quinton could hardly believe his eyes and wondered if Joseph was still the same calm and composed son he had.

"Could it be because of Selina? Joseph, you've lost your mind." Sara's voice trembled with pain and frustration. Even though she now harbored immense guilt toward Selina, it did not justify taking it out on Ashley. This was unfair to her. Having already lost one sister, she wondered if Joseph intended to repeat the same mistake.

"I feel like Joseph is upset because Ashley was talking to Edwin... but I think Selina plays a part too. Joseph seems to care more and more about what Selina thinks." Manuel spoke from a place of deep empathy, understanding all too well the turmoil in Joseph's heart. Joseph must have been influenced by Selina, causing his current inner turmoil and frustration.

Gritting his teeth, Quinton declared, "We need to bring Joseph and Ashley back after this episode. They can't continue with the show. Who knows what might happen next?"

worried about them before. Yet, under Selina's influence, they had changed drastically. He wondered, 'Selina... what spell have you

had transpired. "Selina, my instincts were right. Joseph's losing patience with Ashley. It's odd though,

you finished preparing the ingredients for dinner?" Selina asked, changing the

Do you think I'd come back to eat without being prepared? Oh, and something interesting happened... I heard that while we were out gathering supplies, Edwin and Ashley got

briefly at Edwin, who noticed her gaze and smiled at her warmly. His eyes, however, held a depth of calculation that even Ashley could not fully decipher. It was a certain slyness that made her shake

prided herself on outsmarting everyone, had finally met her match, someone stronger and even more captivating. The hunter had become the prey, at

the meal she had prepared into the tent. Upon seeing Joseph still lying, to her dismay, he did not respond. "I'm sorry, Joseph. I know you told me not to get close to Edwin, but I didn't listen. I know you're mad at me for it...

Let me rest a bit longer, okay?" Though Joseph's tone lacked the harshness of his earlier rebuke, it was still far colder than it used to be. Ashley did not dare to stay any longer, fearing she might irritate Joseph

was not solely about her disobedience in getting close to Edwin, it was his helplessness toward Selina that had him so agitated. He felt utterly ashamed of himself as he was acting like a petulant child, not the caring

he couldn't help but step forward to check on her. "Ashley,

my fault. I didn't listen to him and made

though... He was never like this before. Could it

could you stay with Joseph tonight? He's injured, and I'm worried about him...

If Joseph knew how much you cared, he'd be deeply touched. I'm sure he's just going through a rough