Chapter 495 Shattered

Chapter 495 Shattered

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

67%

+5 Free Coins

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.

wanted to believe it wasn’t

him away–the rows of trophies

was in his study. She was

Her dread was right.

Marilyn’s fiancé was Victor.

had held her so tightly, kissed her so desperately, whispered hoarsely that he would take responsibility, She had believed him. Believed that maybe, finally, her secret,

face him at the

she saw it for what it was–her own foolish fantasy. His promise had been nothing more than the empty words of a man

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

pain came swift and suffocating. Her eyes burned despite herself, reddening

single. He had a

been nothing more than the other woman.

at once. Her own eyes glittered, but with venom. She smiled brighter, twisting the

III

O

<

1/2

28 Aug

Chapter 495 Shattered

will be soon.

“No.”

༥ ཁྭ, 67%

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255