The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 14

"Freya, this whole mess with Kieran is all because he's been ensnared by that Harwood girl. But don't worry. I'll make sure he properly makes it up to you. You were the one I chose to be part of the Sutton family, and I won't let anyone change that." Audrey's voice was filled with affection. Freya smiled and said, "Audrey, if Kieran has made up his mind, there's not much I can say. I wish him and Ms. Harwood all the best."

With that, Freya stood up and said, "Audrey, if you ever need me, I'll come by to help. It's just... my engagement to Kieran should probably end here."

"Freya..." Audrey wanted to say more, but Freya shook her head. "Audrey, I have things to attend to back home. I'll take my leave now and visit you some other time." After saying her piece, Freya turned and left.

Audrey sighed as she watched Freya's retreating figure. Freya wasn't always this headstrong.

Outside the Sutton Mansion, Freya had barely reached the gate when a dark figure suddenly covered her mouth and nose.

Instinctively, she reached for the small knife hidden in her sleeve but stopped when she caught sight of the Sutton family's crest on her assailant's clothing.

Realizing it was one of Kieran's men, she let the knife go and pretended to be caught off guard. After all, even if Kieran didn't favor her, he wouldn't harm her.

into a sleek, black car. In the car, Freya feigned

like the one at the Majestic Manor Hotel. Was Kieran taking

Knock.

Sutton, we've

"Come in."

the acrid smell of tobacco filled the air, making Freya hold her breath as she was tossed onto a

tensed up, Kieran's voice cut

water was splashed over her,

hue of the lamp adding an

pretended

scoffed. "Ellie's already frail and stubborn. After Grandma humiliated her, she ended up in

"Kieran, I