Jilted Bride 201

Chapter 201

The supermarket entrance was bustling with people. Ruby's words were downright mean.

In today's society, nothing angers women more than homewreckers, and the supermarket, packed with women, was the prime location for such gossip. A crowd quickly gathered to watch One said, "She looks decent enough, but who would've thought she'd be someone's mistress!"

Another one said, "Nowadays, women just rely on their looks without any moral boundaries."

Someone said. "Single moms like her might look pitiful on the qutside, but seriously, why else would she be raising a kid alone without a man?"

One said, "Exactly! There's usually a reason why someone is supposedly pitiful."

Chloe had heard these kinds of comments countless times. Her heart was now

now like-stone, unfazed by them.

At that time, Noah's relaxed voice came from one of the nearby shelves. He said, "Ladies, watch your language! Didn't you brush your teeth? It reeks!"

Noah held Wyatt with one hand, his strong forearm exposed by his rolled-up shirt sleeves. While he tossed a few toys into the shopping cart Chloe was pushing with the other hand.

Ruby was feeling smug. In her opinion, Chloe, who shamelessly seduced her husband, deserved public humiliation, a march down the street while people tossed rotten vegetables at her. But she didn't expect Noah to speak up for Chloe. Ruby shouted, "Who do you think you're talking to? And who are you to mind my business? Back off!"

Wyatt said, "Mommy, are they bullying you? You people better stop talking nonsense." He frowned. The serious and fierce. expression on his little face mirrored that of Noah holding him.

Wyatt turned his head and wrapped his arms around Noah's neck. He said, "This is my dad. Take a good look"

Chloe's breath caught, and her heart nearly jumped out of her throat.

Wyatt reached back and tugged at Noah's hair.

as he straightened up. His cold gaze swept over the crowd, finally locking

you just tell to back off? Did you ask my woman away from your husband? Who even is your husband? Please, as if he compares! Let me warn you: chill somewhere else, Or you might

turned her head and glanced at the big hand on her shoulder. Her once tough heart suddenly felt soft and tender, almost overwhelmed by unexpected

three was enough to embarrass everyone there, especially that

a handsome husband, why would she need

person said, "Exactly, these people just overreact to

can't keep her husband, so she creates imaginary enemies.

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Chapter 201

wornam behind Ruby quickly stepped forward to pull her away. The woman said, "Mrs. Larkin, let's leave. This man seems like trouble; maybe I made a mistake. Chloe win't a single mom. "Mrs. Larkin?" Chloe picked up on the important details. She gave Ruby a cold glance. Now she knew who Ruby was. "Is your

Admit to seducing my husband, right? Can you honestly say you've never

in front of so many people, but she thought, With a woman like her, who knows how many men in business she's

from Noah's pocket. She

Mr. Larkin, this is Chloe, the

"Oh my, Ms. Stevens! Why are you calling me personally? I'm truly

other end as her husband's, but she wondered why he

you that the proposal you submitted didn't pass. We can't move forward

do you mean by this? Why are you suddenly backing out of such a promising project? Is it the price that's unsatisfactory, or do you

I'll make the necessary changes. Please,

stunned to hear Gary speaking so submissively. She was in total disbelief, thinking, "What's going

Reverie doesn't collaborate with someone who cannot manage their family matters. If

hadn't yet processed what had happened when her phone began to ring in her purse. As soon as she answered, Gary started scolding her harshly. Anyone could hear everything

were you doing? Did you trouble my client? You better apologize because I'll get fired if anything

through, you'll be out of our home, too.

L. Before she could explain,

instantly. She looked helplessly at

shopping cart with both hands,

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