The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 60

Leland was shocked to hear that his mom had sold Freya to Hanley. "Mom, you sold Freya to Hanley? What about Mr. Sutton?"

"Mr. Sutton?" Johanna huffed, visibly irritated. "That girl, Freya, has alienated Mr. Sutton! How could the Sutton family ever accept her as Mrs. Sutton now? It's better to get rid of her while someone still wants her! Being Mrs. Upton beats fighting over our inheritance with

you!"

Bang! Just then, the Dawson family's front door was kicked open.

Johanna jumped at the sudden noise. Looking up, she saw Freya standing at the doorway.

"How... how are you here?" Johanna was horrified, not expecting to see Freya there. Wasn't Freya supposed to have been driven to the hotel by then?

you ask?" Freya's voice was icy

Johanna suddenly felt guilty.

never thought... Although we never shared a mother-daughter bond, we've lived under the same roof for many years. My dad was good to you, yet you

couldn't be Mrs. Sutton, but being Mrs. Upton is great, too!

Freya didn't hide the disgust in her eyes. "How can

dare you talk to

like that?" Leland stood before Johanna, aggressive and defensive "Mr. Upton's interest in you is a stroke of good luck! My mom was just trying to find you a good match. After offending Mr. Sutton,

each other, Freya suddenly laughed. Seeing Freya laugh made Johanna's skin

huh?" Freya said, smiling, prompting Johanna to smile and step forward. "Of course, I was being kind! I've

should we do then? Tonight, Mr. Beckett announced our relationship to everyone, and Johanna, you've sold me off to Hanley's bed. Mr. Beckett

was stunned, her voice trembling. "Mr. Beckett? You mean...