The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 183

Oblivious to Leland's actions, Johanna was at a loss for words. "Mrs. Ramsey, there must be some mistake. My son, Leland, has always been an exemplary student, both in academics and character..."

Before Johanna could finish, Leland stormed over, fuming, and blurted out, "Mom, why waste your breath on them? It was her. She led me on first!"

"What did you say?" Violet was stunned by Leland's audacity to turn the tables, her anger boiling. "Leland, shame on you!"

Knowing Leland had always been quite popular at school due to his looks, Johanna naturally assumed Violet must have taken a fancy to him.

Stepping forward, Johanna suggested, "Mrs. Ramsey, why turn this misunderstanding between these two kids into such an unpleasant ordeal? My son is a handsome young man, and your daughter is a bright and clever girl. It's totally normal for a girl to be too shy to say how she feels. Why turn it into this big thing that just gets everyone upset? I propose we arrange a marriage between them, and that way, Ms. Ramsey, you won't have to feel embarrassed about admitting to such feelings."

"You!" Mrs. Ramsey was in disbelief at Johanna's audacity. She had never encountered someone so shameless!

far away, Freya and Luna

Ramsey has no interest in your son. It was your son who, emboldened by alcohol, attempted to force himself on Ms. Ramsey!" "Nonsense! Leland would never do such a thing!" Already not

security guards came over, dragging along Leland's friends who had tried to bolt. Their eyes darted around, avoiding contact,

"They are my friends. Who gave you the right

immediately pointed out Leland's friends. Mr. Ramsey's face was a shade

tried to defend Leland, but Freya stepped forward, addressing Johanna, "Ms. Jennings and I saw everything. Leland's actions toward Ms. Ramsey were despicable, a disgrace to the Dawson family! Ultimately, it's because of

could you..."

then turned to the Ramsey family, saying, "I apologize

you see fit,

no mercy."