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.”

as Rachel’s future husband, it was his duty

felt compelled to give Rachel all the dignity

Rachel lowered her eyes, concealing the emotions threatening to surface. “Alright, I’ll inform my parents to come and

with finality. “It’s

reached out to hold his arm, but Jules turned away and walked

into the space between them, a wave of indescribable sadness

some fresh air outside. You go on

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lingering on her quietly before he walked away

his retreating figure until

future husband, Jules performed his role

considered her feelings and treated her with respect. Every gesture, every

told herself that her love alone could sustain them—that if she loved him deeply enough,