The Returned Heiress Who Never Fit In

Chapter 553 Too Little, Too Late

Turns out, when a man is pushed to the edge, his pride can shatter too.

But Stella knew better–this collapse, this softness? It was just an act.

Because the moment he realized begging didn’t work, he’d show his true face again.

She narrowed her eyes, voice dripping with mockery. “Begging me?”

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“How rare. I never thought I’d see the day someone from the Reed family actually begged.”

What were the Reeds like in Rivermount?

Arrogant. Dismissive. Looking down their noses at everyone.

But now Jonathan was reduced to the word please, crawling with humiliation.

Stella let the cold laughter linger. It was intentional.

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Once upon a time, they had trampled her beneath their feet–so now she would grind that same weight into their backs. Let them taste it. Let them choke on it.

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Jonathan exhaled shakily. “We know the whole truth now. I’ve already kicked Lilian out of the Reed family -for you. To avenge you.”

Stella let out a cold, dry laugh. “For me? That’s rich.”

Now they made it sound like everything was for her.

As if she didn’t know exactly who they were.

“You always knew the truth, didn’t you?”

Before he could respond, she cut in, voice colder than ice

And just like that, the line went silent–only Jonathan’s strained breathing remained.

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why did they rush to send her away

truth was, deep down,

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had nothing to

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voice slicing through the silence. “Don’t flatter yourselves. You’re not avenging

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someone who could be moved by empty

been–and especially not when it came to people who meant

voice trembled.

the part

isn’t it?” she

the prison, Jonathan stood like

He’d just seen Susan.

murder. A long sentence. No legal

laughter echoed through the line, twisting

clenched into fists. “That woman destroyed your family

voice went sharp. “You don’t remember

Jonathan’s face froze.

What had he said?

her eyes out, claiming she was afraid Stella would

guilt and sympathy, had gone

if you’re the Reed family’s real daughter, Lilian grew up here. She’ll always be

behave yourself, you’ll get everything that’s due to a Reed daughter. But if you stir trouble and try to fight

meaning was clear enough: push comes to shove,

Stella: “Remember now?”

He was too stunned,

than anything, he was

dared to talk to

shut tight. “I’m sorry. I’m really sorry. I hurt you–I know that. But please, don’t make

poured down