Chapter 495 Shattered

Chapter 495 Shattered

Truth be told, Adeline had never liked Marilyn or her brother.

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Once, she had overheard them whispering about Holly. Marilyn had rolled her eyes, complaining that Holly was stingy and selfish–so much money, and she only gave us two thousand apiece in pocket money.

Adeline had disliked them ever since. Greedy, ungrateful brats. But family was family. She had Marilyn’s WhatsApp, and sometimes Marilyn called to announce she was coming over.

So when the video call came, Adeline hesitated, then picked up.

“Hey.”

Marilyn’s face filled the screen, glowing with triumph. Her eyes glittered with the smugness of a victor.

“I’m about to get engaged to Victor! You, Aunt Holly, Uncle Greg–you all have to come to my engagement banquet!”

Victor.

Adeline’s pulse skipped. A cold premonition clawed at her chest.

believe it wasn’t that

him away–the rows of trophies and plaques behind

was in his study. She was

Her dread was right.

Marilyn’s fiancé was Victor.

kissed her so desperately, whispered hoarsely that he would

him

His promise had been

all those years of aching glances and stolen hopes, had always been hers

swift and suffocating. Her eyes burned despite herself, reddening in front

He

meant she… had been nothing more than the other

noticed her tears at once. Her own eyes glittered,

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Chapter 495 Shattered

after our engagement, the wedding will be soon. Would you be my

“No.”

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