Harrison's voice was as smooth and warm as ever, familiar yet distant.

Kaitlyn froze, and as she descended the steps of the courthouse, led by Vivienne's firm grip, she couldn't help but glance up.

Just then, Harrison approached them.

Their eyes met, both pairs filled with a mix of recognition and estrangement. A moment of shock passed between them-how could it be her? How could it be him?

The late summer breeze was cool.

The night air, tinged with a hint of moisture, seeped into Kaitlyn's body, sending shivers down to her bones, yet fanning the flames of her burning hatred even more fiercely.

Her eyes, swollen from crying, were invaded by streaks of crimson rage. Her slender hand, veins protruding, clenched into a fist. She drew in a deep breath of the cool air and managed to force out one name, "Harrison!"

The hatred in her voice was hoarse, eerily reminiscent of a vengeful spirit's howl from the depths of hell.

Harrison's expression was cool, his presence slightly imposing.

The face that hadn't changed over the years swept over Kaitlyn.

The former belle of Rivenwood, once courted by countless heirs, now looked no different from any ordinary woman you'd pass on the street.

His brow furrowed, his eyes devoid of guilt, he looked past Kaitlyn as if she were a stranger.

He walked calmly to Sophie and said in a low voice, "Let's head back."

Sophie, feigning ignorance, glanced at Kaitlyn. "Do you know my brother-in-law?"

scoffed, knowing

tear Harrison limb from limb to

and Percival had escorted the elders to their car and

in his crisp blue shirt, his demeanor

He pursed his

Sophie's

"Harrison!"

one in the photos, and noting the unmistakable loathing on Kaitlyn's

as they fixed coldly on Sophie, whose own eyes were well

my father for my sister. I'm not her, how would I know what my brother-in-law did before? Unlike Ms. Hawthorn, I heard Mr. Ellington was engaged to your sister before, but now he's

wife. "Vivienne, you were right. Too much gossip does affect one's intelligence. I've always been your fiancé,

look to know Sophie's expression had soured. "You probably

Sophie's jealousy bubbled up as she tugged at

Kaitlyn. "I just helped Kaitlyn, and to think, her

on Kaitlyn. "Mrs. Littleton, I didn't expect that after all these years, you've lost even this basic decorum. Sophie has helped you, and you allow these two to slander her?" "Harrison!" Rafferty's voice was cold, trying to

glance, his words sharp as knives. "Mrs. Littleton, I expect you to apologize to

been struck hard. The pain turned her face

Harrison had turned to nothing

misplaced trust causing her parents' downfall still

despicable as you were

his voice low and firm, "That's no excuse

steps with the grace of a hawk taking flight. In a swift motion, she seemed to soar, spinning in mid-air, her foot connecting with Harrison's self-righteous

off guard,

"Ah!"

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