When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Chapter 2087

Taking a deep breath, Bennett’s voice softened but remained stern.

“We’re no longer engaged.

I kept our breakup private out of respect for the Crawford family.

If you persist in creating scenes, I won’t hesitate to go public and expose your actions.

”

With that, he forcefully shook off Joann’s hand and warned, “Also, keep your distance.

I’m going to investigate the past incidents.

If it turns out you’ve deceived me, the Crawford family will face the consequences.

”

Bennett’s implications were clear, and Joann, stunned by his resolve, staggered back against the wall, her forehead beaded with sweat.

Without a backward glance, Bennett turned and walked away, his decision final.

Joann, lacking the courage to follow, could only watch as Stella and Bennett disappeared into the distance.

Her nails dug into her palms, the pain a faint echo of the anguish and resentment brewing within her.

as she grappled

from the shadows after the others had left, finding Joann crouched and vulnerable on the

inwardly rejoicing,

“Joann, are you okay?”

her eyes gleaming with undisguised hatred as she watched

her gaze, Lindsay

“Stella is so lucky.

Matthew, but Nikolai and Bennett did the same

”

patted Joann’s shoulder, her voice laden with feigned

think you’d better

up

”

words, Joann felt the sting of humiliation as if she had been

turned fierce, and through gritted teeth, she hissed, “I’m not intimidated by

won’t be happy

have my ways to handle

settled into his car,

retrieve my uncle’s stored

informing my grandparents-this must

me the results at your

”

of the request, “It will take at least three hours to transfer the sample

”