The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 777:

The discussion proceeded smoothly, and Leah’s heart soared with joy. She glanced at Bruce, expecting to share in the moment, only to find him sitting there, lost in a world of his own.

Leah’s smile wavered ever so slightly, her lips pressing together as a faint trace of grievance flickered across her face.

Sonia caught the shift in her expression, and the warmth in her eyes hardened into something sharper. With a casual air that masked her true intent, she turned to Bruce and said, “Bruce, if you have any thoughts or concerns, don’t hesitate to voice them. Marriage is between you and Leah, after all. As parents, we merely offer guidance.”

Bruce snapped back to reality, his gaze darting from Sonia to Leah, who looked subtly wronged. His brows knitted together in an almost imperceptible frown. A long silence stretched between them before he finally parted his lips to speak.

Before he could finish, Tracy interjected smoothly, her voice laced with a hint of mischief, “Of course, Bruce has no objections. He’s been dreaming of this moment for years, and now, his wish has finally come true. He’ll be floating on cloud nine tonight, won’t you, Bruce?” Her eyes bored into Bruce’s, a silent warning woven into her gaze.

without enthusiasm, seemed enough to placate the Burgess family. The tension in the air loosened slightly,

through the course of the meal, she couldn’t help but notice how Bruce remained distant—his mind

concealed the cold glint in her eyes. Her fingers tightened around her

the silent exchange between Bruce and Corrine. Every glance, every

had some feelings for Corrine, but suspicions were just whispers

𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲

Men were truly ungrateful.

it slipped

if Bruce was drowning in nostalgia for Corrine, Leah would never allow anyone to shake

the table, Leah’s hand came to rest gently on her abdomen. A flicker of grief and fury

on Leah’s plate, her voice warm yet purposeful. “Try this.