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.

trying to bear the pain silently brought Freya a

The turn was too forceful

have mentioned canceling the engagement if

word, "Let me tell you

absolute? Audrey said if it happened again, she would...

finish her sentence, she felt something soft press

if he intended to consume her entirely He had never realized how

kiss was out of sheer frustration, a lesson for the woman who seemed oblivious to the gravity of her actions. But at that moment,

crisp slap rang out. Instantly, Kieran felt the

burst in, "Mr.

command sent Jarrett retreating

me or discard me whenever you feel like it! Stop playing these