The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 17

Eloise was suddenly on her knees, her voice tinged with desperation, "Ms. Dawson, I swear to you, I'll have nothing to do with Kieran anymore. I'm begging you. For Kieran and the Sutton family, please stop this mess. Continuing this way won't do any good for the Dawson family, either!"

It was clear that Eloise's plea was all for Kieran's good. Yet, it also hinted that Kieran's marriage to her was merely for the Dawson family's resources.

"Ms. Harwood, your speech is touching, but why should I care about what's best for Kieran and the Sutton family?" Freya retorted.

Eloise was stunned. She had seen how fond Freya had grown of Kieran over these past three months. She had even heard Freya say she'd do anything for Kieran. So why was the sudden change of heart?

"Ms. Dawson, if you think I'm saying this out of spite, I apologize. I just want you and Kieran to be happy. I'll step back from this relationship and go somewhere Kieran can't find me..."

cut her off coldly, "Ms. Harwood, your words are nothing but your wishes. Why should I spend my life with a man who has another woman in his heart? Don't you think

know you've misunderstood me, but I'm willing to do anything for Kieran's

you and that you'll reconcile with Kieran, not cancel the engagement." Despite Eloise's earnest look, Freya

to Kieran merely because she knew Audrey wouldn't welcome her. With the Dawson family's lineage dwindling, Freya, having no one to rely on, would be

Echo City knew Freya and Eloise looked somewhat alike. Rather than waiting for Kieran to marry some well-connected heiress, Eloise preferred

and Kieran reconciled later, people

declining, Eloise only had to wait for her death to secure her position as Mrs.

Kieran know you're here meeting with me?"

Eloise paused, taken aback.