The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 246

Audrey's vision of an ideal lady was straight out of a classic Hollywood film, and in her eyes, Ms. Miller fit the bill perfectly.

That certainly would make things easier. At least it would keep Kieran from ogling Freya all day long.

But Kieran didn't miss the gleam of mischief in Freya's eyes. Seeing that just stoked a fire of fury within him. Was she that eager for him to look elsewhere?

"I had high hopes for you two. I did. But after a few months, it turns out that you're not a good match. Kieran needs a wife who can manage the household," Audrey said, her words laced with disappointment. "But if Ms. Dawson has her path to follow, who am I to force this union?"

Her words were a thinly veiled critique of Freya's role as a fiancée.

Freya just nodded in agreement.

Audrey wanted a trophy wife, someone beautiful to show off in public yet practical at home.

Recalling her attempts to please Audrey and Kieran by cooking and cleaning, prioritizing Kieran above all else, made Freya want to slap herself. She sneered inwardly, 'Was I that desperate for approval? I've neglected my ambitions for a man.'

as if all her education

determined not to play the dutiful

down on her even more. She couldn't fathom Freya's

she would go for the fortune without hesitation if Kieran and a fortune were before her. Kieran was a prized possession to Audrey but

said my piece,

to heart. After all, Echo City is full of eligible bachelors. With your father gone, I'll ensure you're well looked after and find

en

need, Mrs. Sutton. I'm

help would be

Audrey

bet

leely nodded, which was

rising leave The

Freya could relax. Audrey

SWO

to break off our engagement, huh?" Kieran's dark and ominous voice came from