The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 270

Imagine being the unluckiest person in the bunch. That was Freya's thought as she lay low, nursing her wounds at home. Her strategy was simple. She would keep her distance from Kieran, stick close to Preston, align with Ronan, and, whatever happened, don't cross Caleb. That way, she figured her future wouldn't end in tragedy. As evening approached, Kieran returned to the Sutton Mansion, only to see Kara, clad in a white dress, offering him slippers and eagerly attempting to help him out of his jacket. "Mr. Sutton, let me help."

Kieran barely glanced at her, not interested in her assistance.

Kara awkwardly pulled back her hand, feeling the sharp sting of rejection.

"Nancy?" Kieran called out but received no reply.

Kara stepped forward. "Is there something you need, Mr. Sutton? I'm here to help."

dress chosen by Johanna, one of Eloise's favorites. Eloise even had

lingering presence, Kieran asked, "Who

than feeling insulted as most would, Kara meekly apologized, "I'm sorry, Mr. Sutton. I thought Mrs. Sutton had informed you..." Before

lip, Kara seemed to expect more from Kieran, aware of his past with Freya. She had tried everything

dislikes anyone wearing the same clothes as hers. Wear it once, and I'll tear

"Mr. Sutton..."

Kieran's anger was

seeing Kieran's cold gaze, she stammered an apology, blaming Audrey

her," a voice came from inside. Audrey, supported by Nancy,

tears, Kara looked even more

from the Dawson family. Mrs. Dawson sent her