When Love Turns to Ashes

Chapter 14 The Public Opinion Change

Chapter 14 The Public Opinion Changes

The police demonstrated exceptional efficiency in handling matters. Immediately following Beatrice's agreement to an out-of-court settlement, they promptly brought over the settlement. agreement.

One of them was Gracie, who was taking a statement from Beatrice.

She kindly reminded Beatrice, "Are you sure you have thought it through?" Beatrice held the pen, trembling slightly, and forced a bitter smile, saying."I have thought it through. Let's finish it." She was asked to do that, and she had no other options.

Without giving herself a chance to regret it, Beatrice quickly signed her name. Gracie sighed and walked away with the settlement agreement.

Immediately, Monica entered the ward carrying a food box.

Their eyes met, and Monica's eyes turned red with guilt. "Beatrice..."

"I know. Is Ryan okay?" Beatrice asked.

Monica wiped away her tears and sighed as she took out the food for Beatrice, "He's fine, just getting scolded. You know Xander's temper. It's all Abdiel's fault, a scoundrel! He looks decent, but turns out to be such a bastard." Beatrice sighed and said, "Mom, I didn't want to get married."

Monica didn't dare to mention this matter anymore and casually said, "I know. Anyway, public opinion is all focused on Madelynn now, and it has nothing to do with us. If you don't want to get married, I won't force you. I'm just worried that our family will think you're still thinking about someone you shouldn't be."

With that, she placed the mushroom soup into Beatrice's hands.

Beatrice lost her appetite, pondering over Monica's words.

"Mom, what do you mean by the public opinion?"

"Finally, someone online realized what was going on, saying that Madelynn was trying to force Caden to marry her, which was why she made a fuss. Now, netizens are scolding her for being shameless. So many people are jealous of her being with Caden. Now that people got the gonds on her, they will make things difficult for her. I knew she was scheming. Monica sighed as she told Beatrice about the comments online. Beatrice, however, felt something was wrong, so she quickly took out her phone to check the

online news.

There were indeed many netizens who claimed that Madelynn was desperate to marry Caden, blaming her for being shameless.

Overnight, the public opinion completely changed.

Monica took her phone away and said, "You have to have more nutrient food. Just ignore Madelynn."

Chapter 14 The Public Opinion Change

Beatrice frowned and said, "Uncle Caden loves Madelynn so much. How can I just ignore her?

What do you mean by that?" Monica asked suspiciously.

"Mom, don't you often have meals with your former colleagues? Can you help me inquire about Madelynn's movement?"

One of the main reasons why Monica was able to meet Ryan was because Monica used to work as a salesgirl in a luxury store.

salesgirls seemed insignificant, yet they

celebrities and were remarkably well-versed in the gossip of high society as well as the personal matters

the words fell, a nurse entered carrying

"Mrs. Baldwin, Ms. Lindsey."

"Thanks," Monica nodded.

an injection, she joked, "Just now, my colleague met Mr.

was surprised. "Has Caden not

deeply in love. They were truly a perfect match." Monica cast a glance at Beatrice and uttered a somewhat unnatural "yes" sound. Beatrice had the soup

but failed, so she could only send Beatrice back

walked towards the school. Just a few steps later, a car hora sounded

seemed to have anticipated it and was already waiting the school

Lindsey, you knew Mr. Caden's temper." Beatrice laughed at herself,

to say

intended

figure was faster than him. Caden strode over

scent made Beatrice tremble

fear, there was only

around and met

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not many people at the entrance of the school Exhausted, Beatrice was dragged into the

then did she realize that he was teasing her, as if her struggle was just a way to attract

was really tired, so she simply gave

him, lifted her face, and touched her reddened forehead where it

leave the hospital so soon?" He spoke casually as if he was not the one suggesting she should accept

Caden exerted some force to pinch her chin. She was like a doll in Caden's hands, and he could manipulate her however he wanted. Beatrice felt extremely humiliated and gritted her

fell

left on

sense of panic, prompting her to turn her face

You are so busy, so I won't disturb you." After

a click, the car door was

the door being locked and knew what he should do as

lit a cigarette. In an instant, the confined space of the carriage

"You drugged me and slept with me. Now,

it?"

me!" Beatrice argued, but her tone

"Evidence."

Beatrice remained silent.

not have any

had happened or why she

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Her

love and

reluctance eventually turned into