The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1669:

Chelsea, looking slightly tense, hesitated for a moment. She was still Callie’s aunt. The whole situation weighed heavily on her.

She finally looked at Corrine, her voice soft. “Corrine, I’m sorry about what happened today.”

Corrine glanced at her calmly. “Aunt Chelsea, you’re not the one who owes me an apology.”

The words were gentle, but firm—drawing a clear line. Chelsea wasn’t to blame, and Corrine wouldn’t hold it against her.

“Don’t take it to heart. Corrine knows what’s right,” Jayden said, giving Chelsea’s hand a comforting pat.

Chelsea felt a warmth rise in her chest at their kindness.

blinked a few times, pushing back the

she composed herself, her

we’re planning to host another wedding reception in Nelting—Rachel’s hometown—this

has been adjusted for clarity and flow while maintaining

Chelsea’s voice broke through her concentration. Glancing up, she replied simply,

family on the social ladder. Rachel had married into the Ford family, partly because the Astleys approved of Jules, but in Corrine’s mind, it was

understood that Rachel had already faced numerous hardships by joining the Ford family. Despite their private thoughts, the Fords owed Rachel kindness and respect. As a member of the Ford family, Corrine felt obligated to attend. She refused to

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Corrine’s words, a satisfied smile spreading across her features. People naturally gravitated toward their favorites. Despite appearances, Chelsea harbored a deeper affection for Callie, who was related to her by blood,

during Jayden’s crisis had been troubling enough, but Callie’s callous words alone had planted seeds of disappointment deep within Chelsea. In the past, Chelsea’s kindness toward Corrine had stemmed partly from pity and partly from following Jayden’s and Jules’ examples. Those small gestures might have seemed insignificant, especially with the Ford family’s substantial support behind Corrine, making her goodwill almost superfluous. Nevertheless, these seemingly trivial acts of compassion had etched