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.”

union was one of convenience, Jules understood that as Rachel’s future husband, it was his duty to fulfill certain

Rachel

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

“It’s getting windy outside, so let’s go

hold his arm, but Jules turned

the space between them, a wave of

get some fresh air outside.

𝕊𝕠𝕦𝕣𝕔𝕖 𝕗𝕚𝕝𝕖: 𝗀‎𝖺‎𝗅‎𝗇‎𝗈‎ν‎𝖊‎𝗅‎𝘀‎﹒‎𝖼‎𝗈‎𝗆

gaze lingering on her quietly before he walked away

Rachel watched his retreating figure until

husband, Jules performed his role

considered her feelings and treated her with respect. Every gesture, every consideration stemmed from his sense of duty rather

had always told herself that her love alone could sustain them—that if she