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.”

know Lucian doesn’t mean it. I’ve heard of the rumors, but

trailed off as her eyes turned

remained by Lucian’s side these few years, so we know

loves you, he won’t allow you to suffer. He can ignore

Elias heard their exchange

snapped together as she demanded, “What’s going on? Is

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 a new lover, and their

utter nonsense!” Sonya’s

by Lucian’s side. We’re the only ones who know

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 heart to see people gossiping about her. It’s better to just get

hung her head low

see her expression, but it was pretty