The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 319

"What? Mrs. Sutton told me to pack my bags the other night, saying someone from the Sutton family would pick me up in a few days." Kara was visibly frantic upon hearing that.

She got caught between a rock and a hard place. Where was she supposed to go if the Sutton family backed out?

"Ms. Orson, don't worry. I'll check with Mrs. Sutton," the maid reassured her, shifting her gaze toward Audrey on the couch.

Quickly concocting an excuse, the maid told Kara, "Ms. Orson, it's not that Mrs. Sutton doesn't want you over. It's just that Mr. Sutton is adamant about not having extra guests. Last night, Mrs. Sutton gave him a piece of her mind, but he's been stubborn. We're at a bit of a standstill."

Audrey shook her head subtly at the maid.

The maid cut her off. "Don't fret, Ms. Orson. If I remember correctly, your lease is up at the end of the month, right? Your place is close to the university, so why not stay there longer? You might have to shuttle back and forth for a few days. Rest assured. Once Mrs. Sutton convinces Mr. Sutton, someone will go to pick you up immediately."

"But I..."

waiting in this neighborhood for two

could finish her thought, the maid had excused

chill. No place to stay

was in debt

with any

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Dawson family. With all her belongings, how could she move

without

uncontrollably. She regretted leaving so hastily without securing a fallback plan. Meanwhile, back at the Sutton Mansion, "Mrs. Sutton, are you not

icily, "Sure, the

and

too lowly. The Sutton family isn't just for anyone. If she's ok with lowering herself

had always disliked Johanna. And, by extension, she wasn't fond of Kara. If it weren't for the desire to have someone more easily controlled to keep Kieran in check, Audrey wouldn't have considered letting