The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 83

The room was abuzz with a chorus of outraged voices, but they all fell silent as their attention shifted to Neville, the speaker.

With a casual smirk playing at the corners of his mouth, Neville spoke slowly, "So, do you believe everything people say? If I told you this lady here is nothing more than a homewrecker, not actually suffering from any terminal illness, but just fishing for sympathy, would you believe that too?"

The crowd exchanged puzzled glances, momentarily at a loss for words.

Neville continued, calm and composed, "If you don't know the full story, maybe it's best not to jump to conclusions. Just because someone seems vulnerable, it doesn't mean they're in the right. And those you perceive as weak might not be weak at all."

He chuckled knowingly, "I've never seen a so-called weak person stir up a crowd with just a few words."

The expressions of those around shifted, a mix of realization and uncertainty.

Rachel, flustered, attempted to explain, "Mr. Connolly, you've got it wrong, I wasn't trying to manipulate anyone..."

smile. "No need to rush, Ms. Pearce.

dishes are served. Why not sit down and chat? If I recall correctly, Star never said she wouldn't share, just that she couldn't. Besides, the meds are for Star's mother-in-law. If she had

you are making a fuss... People who know might think you're just asking for medicine, but others could totally assume something terrible happened to your

began to

ran out, not refusing

Is she too eager, or just

mother-in-law...

his brow, his deep, intense gaze suddenly

anything by it. I just wanted to help you. I know I'm clumsy and terrible with words, and

a little sad. "Haynie, you and Ms. Cameron should talk

she stood, her head down, and walked toward the door. Her slender figure exuded an air of melancholy, stirring a sense of pity in