The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1317:

This whole decision seemed so casual, it was almost laughable. It felt less like a serious commitment and more like a passing whim.

Sensing Corrine’s sudden shift in demeanor, Rachel quickly added, “I know it’s only been a short time, but I really mean it with him.”

Something about the way Rachel said it left an unspoken meaning hanging in the air.

“What’s on your mind?” Corrine asked, a knowing smile tugging at her lips.

Rachel, feeling reassured by Corrine’s calmness, pressed on, “I need to know if your cousin has ever been with another woman, or if there’s someone in his heart.”

No woman, no matter how understanding, would stand by and watch her future husband still holding onto someone else. Rachel was no exception.

taught to settle, not for anything or

Jules had another woman in his heart, then

from the army, he’s been

out a soft, relieved breath. The tension in her face disappeared, replaced by

him five years ago. Back then, he was nothing like he is now. He was a big name in his military district, a sharpshooter with a reputation that made him almost

the story of how she’d met Jules in a calm, matter-of-fact tone. She

unspoken affection. Five years of quiet longing

???? ??

truly knew what it was like to hold onto feelings for

could make me a good match for him,

family really