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."

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

asked, "Who allowed

Sutton had informed you..." Before she could finish, Kieran lifted her chin,

past with Freya. She had tried everything to win his favor, but Kieran forcefully removed her peach-colored scarf, startling

the same clothes as hers. Wear it once, and I'll

"Mr. Sutton..."

Kieran's anger was

cold gaze, she stammered

voice came from inside. Audrey, supported

back tears, Kara looked even

Kara's demeanor pleased Audrey, who then scolded Kieran, "Kara is a distant cousin from the Dawson family. Mrs. Dawson sent her