The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 67

"Fine, it's not your fault," Kieran said softly, patting Eloise on the head. "I'll have Jarrett drive you home."

Eloise's heart skipped a beat when she realized Kieran wouldn't take her home himself. But she knew she couldn't push her luck, so all she could do was lower her head and say, "As long as you're not mad at me, that's all that matters, Kieran... I can't lose you." After saying that, Eloise followed Jarrett to the car.

Meanwhile, Freya was about to head home when Kieran pulled her aside against a wall as she turned the corner.

"You!"

Freya instinctively wanted to resist, but Kieran grabbed her arm and said coldly, "Freya, you seem in quite the rush to leave."

"Mr. Sutton, shouldn't you be comforting Ms. Harwood instead of bothering with me?"

frowned, wanting nothing

"Freya, are you disappointed

ét

Sutton, aren't you stating the obvious? Failing to break off the engagement means I can't, legitimately become a lady of the Beckett family, and yes, that's infuriating. So, I'd appreciate it if you would keep your distance

do you think Ronan wants to marry you? Don't be naive! If

an eyebrow. "I get

to

skin and annoy you. But... I won't buy into that. After all, Ronan

surging in his chest. "That's a pity. You're still engaged to the heir of the Sutton family, and you

came here just to say that, please step aside. I don't have the time to waste with you." Freya attempted

Kieran warned, "Freya, stay away from Ronan.