The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1427:

In that slow, imperceptible drift, she lost herself. Each compromise led to another until she barely recognized the person she had become.

The Astley family ranked among the elite of Nelting. Their union with the Fords represented a significant social advancement for the latter.

There was absolutely no reason for Rachel to appear so subservient before the Fords.

Corrine knew Rachel’s humility stemmed from her genuine feelings for Jules.

Yet those feelings didn’t grant Jules the right to take advantage of her affection.

As Corrine hesitated at the garden entrance, contemplating whether to confront Jules and set things right, his voice came through.

“I oppose having the wedding so soon not because I don’t want to marry you, but because everything feels rushed, and I’m worried I can’t give you the grand wedding you deserve.”

Jules understood that as

felt compelled to give Rachel all the dignity

emotions threatening to surface. “Alright, I’ll inform my parents to come

Jules replied with finality. “It’s getting windy outside,

hold his arm, but Jules turned away and walked

hand fall empty into the space between them, a wave of indescribable sadness welling inside

some fresh air outside. You go on back,”

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her quietly before he walked away

alone, Rachel watched his retreating figure until it disappeared from

Jules performed his role

treated her with respect. Every gesture, every consideration

sustain