Chapter 97

4 Pents

“Rose, if you had been honest with me earlier, maybe all of this could have been avoided, Lily said with at weary sigh. “But what’s done is done. If you truly love him, then you can have him.”

Her words were calm, but her gaze carried a hidden sharpness.

“I understand how you feel,” she continued. “Don’t worry–I won’t stand in your way. You two deserve each other.” She offered a soft smile, her expression unreadable.

“Really, elder sister?” Rose’s face lit up with excitement, and she almost jumped for joy. Finally! This fool knows her place and won’t be competing for my man anymore, she thought smugly

“Of course,” Lily replied with a serene nod. “From this moment on, I declare that there is no longer any relationship between me and Ryan.”

“Lily–Ryan began, but he quickly stopped himself. A flood of emotions surged within him–shock, frustration, and panic. How could she say this so casually? How could she simply let go of him? This wasn’t what he wanted.

But he knew better than to protest now. The situation was precarious, and one wrong word could cost him both women. For now, he had no choice but to go along with it. Let her think she’s in control, he thought. One way or another, I’ll have her back–on my terms.

Lily waved her hand dismissively, her smile unwavering. “Oh, there’s no need to thank me, Ryan. Now you can be with your true love without any interference.”

Ryan nodded stiffly, forcing a smile. Meanwhile, Rose couldn’t contain her excitement. “Thank you so much, elder sister!” she exclaimed, her voice filled with exaggerated gratitude.

The Miler family visibly relaxed. Morgan and his wife let out deep breaths of relief, their tense shoulders finally casing. They had been bracing themselves for a confrontation that could have spiraled out of control. But now, it seemed everything had been resolved peacefully.

Watching the scene unfold, Taylor smirked from the corner of the room. His sharp eyes observed every detail. They really don’t see it coming, he thought, almost pitying his family.

timid girl who was easily manipulated and overshadowed. This

around the room, he noted the hopeful smiles on their faces, oblivious to the storm brewing beneath the surface. His sister was

think they’ve won today, he thought, suppressing a chuckle. But soon enough, those smiles will crumble

only to snatch it away at the perfect moment. She

their dreams and plans–completely.

settled, I think we should all head home, Morgan said with a warm smile. He felt a wave of relief washing over him. Earlier, when Lily had addressed him as “Mr. Miller, he had nearly given um convinced his nlang had failed. Yet now he was overimed his orin stretching from ear to

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he added. “You should spend the

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Casey chimed in, her voice kind and inviting as she reached out to take Lily’s arm. “Come home with

Mr. and Mrs. Miller,” she

faltered, replaced by a deep frown. He noticed her choice of words–Mr. and Mrs. Miller- again. Why was she addressing them so coldly when everything had supposedly

you still upset with

course not, Mr. Morgan,” she replied, shrugging. “Why would I be angry? I

in confusion. “What

your… bedroom skills. Otherwise, your man might find himself wandering

and her voice rose indignantly. “Elder sister! What is wrong

be helpful. You should really keep your man on

ripple

with fury. “I’ve had it with you! You’ve crossed every limit

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