The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 177 

The three of them discussed briefly before agreeing to invite Sonya and her husband to dinner at The Waterfront that night.

When Sonya and Elias arrived, Aubree’s family was already waiting in the private room. Aubree hung her head low, seemingly despondent, while her parents wore grim expressions.

When they walked into the room, Aubree lifted her head and forced out a smile. “Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Farwell.”

Her smile slipped soon after as though she was nursing a grievance.

Sonya was puzzled. “Aubree, what’s the matter? Did someone bully you? Tell me about it.”

Gina’s voice rang out. “She’s upset because of the rumors circulating outside. People are accusing Aubree of being a gold-digger, so she’s been crying for the past few days.”

it. I’ve heard of the rumors, but I didn’t take

trailed off as

Lucian’s side these few years, so we know your

voice, “If Lucian loves you, he won’t allow you to suffer. He can ignore your plight, but I can’t! Listen to me. It’s time

Elias heard their

she demanded, “What’s going on? Is it about the rumor? I’ll deal with the rumor right

that Aubree and Lucian’s engagement is only Aubree’s wishful thinking. Lucian doesn’t have any intention of marrying her. They also claim that our family depended on your family to climb up the ranks. Now that Lucian has

nonsense!” Sonya’s face

For the past few years, it was Aubree who remained by Lucian’s side. We’re the only ones who know about the engagement. We’ve received a lot

still… Well, I’ve advised her for a couple of days, but she couldn’t bring herself to break up with him. As her mother, it breaks my

hung her head low and

her expression, but it