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.'

was as if all her education had gone to

the dutiful fiancée in her second

Freya's compliance for subservience, Audrey looked down on her even more. She couldn't fathom

fortune were before her. Kieran was a prized possession

said my piece, Ms.

eligible bachelors. With your father gone, I'll ensure

en

rejected, "There's no need, Mrs. Sutton. I'm not considering marriage at

Audrey's help would be

Audrey

bet

leely nodded, which was

before rising leave The maids promptly

Freya could relax.

SWO

huh?" Kieran's dark and