Betrayal At The Altar

Adrian and Rachel made eye contact and smiled before teasing, “We don’t want to leave, either, but we can’t help that the head of the family doesn’t

want to see us.”

“Brat, stop babbling nonsense!” Arthur snapped as he raised his cane furiously in an attempt to hit Adrian with it.

Rachel quickly stepped forward, reached her arm out, and held the cane that Arthur had raised in his hand. “Grandpa, it’s my fault. Simmer down.”

“I thought you had long forgotten about this family after living out there on your own for three years!” Arthur exclaimed as he raised his head slightly and sighed, holding his tears back with all his might.

Hearing his words, Rachel’s teardrops rolled down her cheeks uncontrollably.

Back then, Arthur was dead against her decision to marry Louis because he thought he was unreliable and their families were incompatible.

However, at that time, Rachel strongly believed love could overcome all odds. In the end, the facts proved that her determination was ridiculous. It really wasn’t worth it to give her family up for the sake of a man who did not love her.

Rachel sniffled and suppressed her sobs. “Grandpa, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have disobeyed you back then.”

rubbing her head gently. He continued with righteous indignation. “I’ve long told you that the Smith family is not worthy of you at all. Yet, you refused to listen to me, and you insisted on marrying Louis Smith despite having to sever ties with us. The truth has proven that my judgment was right. The Smith family is a bunch of

got mistreated as a child. She

shoulder and said,

to return.”

a grip on her feelings, Rachel asked, “Grandpa, what do you want for lunch? How about I

really want some barbecued ribs,” Adrian interjected without

want some!” Arthur chided, glowering at him. “You’re almost 40 years old and still don’t have a wife. All you do is leech off of your family.

“Rae–Rae, why don’t I ask the chefs to prepare your favorite clam

Adrian was speechless.

returned to the

treatment.

Johnson family eagerly rushed to help Rachel to the food.

Look how thin you are