Mission To Remarry

Although Aubree did not admit to it directly, her apology could be considered an indirect confirmation that she had instigated Ophelia's actions.

Utterly disappointed, Sonya said flatly, “How could I have trusted someone as heartless as you all these years?”

Hearing the indifference in her voice, Aubree quickly explained, “I swear that's the only thing I lied to you about, and it was because I was too madly in love with Lucian! You understand that, don't you? I promise I'll never do it again.”

Sonya was infuriated by her words. “That's the only thing you lied about? You don't think that's enough, do you? You nearly killed my granddaughter!”

Although they were only speaking over the phone, a shiver ran down Aubree's spine. She began sobbing even harder. “I was wrong! I'll even prostrate myself and apologize to Essie if you want. Please forgive me this time! Have you forgotten? You said you'd only acknowledge me as your daughter-in-law. I won't marry Lucian anymore, so please ask him to show me mercy.”

bring up what she had said in the past, she was absolutely livid.

kid and apologize? How can I do

chance. Come back and explain everything clearly to my face. If you don't even have the guts to meet me, there's nothing left for us

ended the call without uttering

Frieda, who had been watching Aubree on the phone, felt uneasy. The outcome that'd be the most favorable for me is if Aubree were to leave the country and flee as far away as possible. If

her hand shook. “That old hag! She's in cahoots with that b*tch! She wants me to go back. Does she take me for a fool?” After saying that, she gritted her teeth and

money ready, but if you're to leave with things as they are now, it'll be quite

Aubree slumped against the wall. “I'm

friends among the other prestigious families. Is there really no one who could help