The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 188

Seeing Kieran stepping up for Freya, Audrey nodded and said, "Freya, you've always been such a bright and well-behaved girl. But when it comes to the standing of our families, you've let it slide a bit. Let's brush off yesterday's mess and call it water under the bridge. But if anything of the sort happens again, don't expect me to overlook past affections. At that point, I might have to reconsider your engagement."

Audrey's smile belied the warning in her tone.

Freya tried to wriggle free from Kieran's grip, but Kieran held her firmly, leaving no room for resistance.

Just as Freya was about to speak, Kieran interjected, "Grandma, you're right. Reya's been smart and well-mannered. The mishap was all her brother's doing. She'll keep a tighter leash on him to ensure this doesn't happen again." After saying this, Kieran told Jarrett, "Jarrett, would you escort Grandma back?"

"Of course." Jarrett stepped forward to assist Audrey.

With a quick move, Kieran yanked Freya behind him, blocking her view. Freya scowled and gave Kieran's side a pinch. Kieran sucked in a sharp breath from the sudden sting.

the pain silently brought

office. The next second, Kieran turned around and pinned Freya against the wall. Freya was stunned. The turn was too forceful due to Kieran's pent-up frustration, bringing them unexpectedly close. Kieran's brows

probably have mentioned canceling the engagement

word, "Let me tell

too absolute? Audrey said if

sentence, she felt something soft press

intended to consume her entirely He had never realized how soft Freya's lips were or how tender and sweet-smelling

of sheer frustration, a lesson for the woman who seemed oblivious to the gravity of her actions. But at that moment, he felt an explosion of

rang out. Instantly, Kieran felt the

Jarrett burst in, "Mr.

Kieran's furious command sent Jarrett retreating

"Kieran, I'm not your toy! You can't kiss me or discard me whenever you feel like it! Stop playing