Chapter 317

“There’s no need to go inside. If something else turns up missing from the Marquis’s estate, I’m afraid they’ll pin it on me again,” Eliza replied to Dale.

However, her words were clearly aimed at Adeline–and the increasingly guilty–looking Caleb nearby.

After she finished speaking. Eliza turned and added. “But there i

Dale had vaguely overheard something and frowned slightly, casting a warning glance at Adeline, who immediately shut her mouth.

Seeing that Eliza truly had no intention of stepping through the Marquis’s gates, Dale could only sigh in resignation. “Very well. Your Grace, go ahead.”

re are a few things I do need to make clear to Lord Dale and your lady”

“Lord Dale just heard what I said, Eliza began calmly. “I came here today for one reason only. It is to return the token of engagement from back then. I hadn’t delivered it earlier because Caleb had already smashed it. Recently, someone found it and brought it to me, so I’m returning it now.

I hope Lady Adeline won’t blame me for everything. Maybe take a closer look at your precious son‘ first, hmm?”

You-!” Adeline exclaimed..

Eliza swiftly cut in. “No need to panic–I haven’t finished speaking”

as she opened her mouth to argue,

continued coldly, “First there was the snow cream, and now this engagement token. That’s two offenses. As the saying goes, “Three strikes and you’re out. If there’s a third time, even

understood that Eliza had shown restraint the past two times only out of respect

revered title, if she truly wanted

still didn’t get it.

Holy Lady, I’m still your aunt! And what, you

to speak but seemed to think of something midway and shut it again, his expression

calling her by

irritation and forced submission, she muttered,

his fingers to his forehead and turn to Eliza, apologetic. He said,

Grace:

forgiveness was not something

physical

gaze

immediately turned his head away, looking both

inerred inwardly. “He can play dumb all he wants, but

who might these witnesses

few other close friends of Lord Caleb’s. They all saw him smash the engagement token with their own eyes. If you asl your lady don’t believe me, feel free to ask

Close friends?

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