The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 202

Chapter 202 Don't Test The Limits Of My Patience

"Corrine, I'll shoulder all the blame. Every consequence, every responsibility-it falls on me alone. Leah is innocent in all of this!" Bruce declared, wrapping his arms protectively around Leah's trembling form.

Tears streamed down Leah's face as she gazed up at Bruce. "Please, you don't understand. These feelings, this situation-everything spiraled because of me.

You

shouldn't suffer for my mistakes..."

A hollow smile played across Corrine's features, her eyes remaining cold and distant. "How tiresome. Must you both recite the same tired lines? Perhaps you could devise something more original?"

Scattered laughter rippled through the gathering crowd.

complexion flushed crimson, her eyes darting nervously as humiliation and

warred across her features.

find it in your heart to forgive

think sincere apologies erase betrayal? We're not children playing in a sandbox. Actions have consequences, and yours demand retribution. You conspired behind my back, shattered my trust, and now expect a simple 'sorry' to mend everything? How disappointingly naive. I've never been one to dismiss

would mark the beginning of

silent, understanding that Corrine's ice-cold demeanor

deep-seated animosity between Corrine and the Ashtons remained beyond their concern. Their restraint in not openly celebrating this spectacle

made their bed. No

in it.

her expression betraying nothing but contempt. "May your union be blessed with all the loyalty and honesty

moving purposefully toward the exit when Farris'

out.

past, Corrine. Remember when Bruce risked everything to save

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