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 was an
Harrison limb from limb to quench the hatred in her
Percival had escorted the elders to their car and turned back
stood out in his crisp
station, overheard the familiar name. He pursed his lips and stepped out to
Harrison and heard Sophie's insincere query. His
"Harrison!"
the unmistakable loathing on Kaitlyn's
Sophie, whose
arranged by my father for my sister. I'm not her, how would I know what my brother-in-law
one's intelligence. I've always been your fiancé, but
smiled, not even needing to look to know
them!" Sophie's jealousy bubbled up as she tugged at Harrison's sleeve, not daring to confront Vivienne or Percival
gaze fell on Kaitlyn. "I just helped Kaitlyn, and to think, her friend
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?"
didn't spare him a glance, his words sharp as knives. "Mrs. Littleton, I
it had been struck hard. The pain
her feelings for Harrison had turned to nothing
trust causing her
as despicable as you
voice low and firm,
the grace of a hawk taking flight.
guard, was sent
"Ah!"
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