The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 26

"Look, Johanna, you promised, so you'll have to deal with it yourself."

Freya turned to the maid standing by and said, "Sandra, book a hotel for Ms. Orson. She can stay as long as she likes. Let's just be clear about the guest and host here. Right, Ms. Orson?" Freya didn't miss the look Kara gave her just then.

After Freya spoke up, Kara's face was filled with panic. She looked pleadingly at Johanna, who immediately snapped, "Oh, look at you, Freya! Are you flexing your muscles as the lady of the house already? Don't forget who's been running this place all this time! How could you?"

"Johanna, the Dawson family has always been my responsibility. I respected you as my elder before and let you handle things, but don't get too comfortable playing the lady of the house. If you can't bear to see Kara leave, I might have to ask you both to leave." Johanna was outraged. "You!"

"I'm sorry. It's my fault." Kara stepped forward quickly, "Ms. Dawson, I imposed myself without asking. I'll leave right now."

just too obedient." Then, turning to Freya with a

"Take Ms. Orson

"Yes, Ms. Dawson."

approached Kara, whose face showed a mix of emotions. Despite

she might never

and I'll make

gratitude.

turned back and shouted at Freya, "Since you're too proud to charm Mr. Sutton, someone else will! And when he's taken, I hope you won't

couldn't help but laugh. She had seen through Johanna's intentions when she saw how Kara was dressed. But if Kieran were that easy to charm, he wouldn't be Kieran. Freya planned to return to school the following day, a move unheard of

asking, "Aren't you on a break? Instead of resting at

"I have to. The