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.

seemed insignificant, yet they had the

the mansions of celebrities and were remarkably well-versed in the gossip of high society as well as the personal matters of the stars. Monica nodded,

the words fell, a nurse

"Mrs. Baldwin, Ms. Lindsey."

"Thanks," Monica nodded.

the nurse was giving Beatrice an injection, she joked, "Just

"Has Caden

speed of the IV drip and smiled, saying, "Mr. Caden and Ms. Bradford were 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 with her head down, remaining indifferent. After the

failed, so she could only send Beatrice back to

the school. Just a few steps later, a car hora

ignore it, but Keith seemed to have anticipated it and was already waiting

toughness and advised, "Ms. Lindsey, you knew

to say

and intended

faster than him. Caden strode over and

scent made Beatrice tremble

there was

and

14 The

into the car by Caden. No matter how fiercely she struggled, there was always an insistent force pulling

up, and only then did she realize that he was teasing her, as if her struggle was

really tired, so she simply gave up

her face, and touched her

haven't learned your lesson. Why did you leave the hospital so soon?" He spoke casually as if he was not the one suggesting she should accept

see through him in both lifetimes. Seeing that she remained silent, Caden exerted some force to pinch her chin. She was like a doll in Caden's

fell into

were left

was suddenly overcome by an unexplained sense of

your concern. You are so busy, so I won't disturb you." After saying that, she wanted

click, the car door

seemed to hear the sound of the door being locked and knew what he should do as

a cigarette. In an instant, the confined space of the carriage was inundated with cigarette smoke, obscuring Beatrice's view and rendering it

him sneer, "You drugged me and

it?"

wasn't me!" Beatrice argued,

"Evidence."

Beatrice remained silent.

not have any

or why she found herself in Caden's room. And... Finally, she

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Her

love and

reluctance eventually turned into