ing slowly over the silent, empty street. Despite the residual pain

ure of her existence there. Driven by a deep-seated desire for family warmth, she ha

ered was sheer apathy

on, its walls exuding a haughty splendor,

ce muttered under her breath, turning her head away. As she took

ou truly are ful

r, guided by a bodyguard, was

rs of his face striking, his presence effortlessly comm

ad led Delilah to scorn him, compelling the Edwards family to bring

e's voice was sharp, her eyes narrowing with a pa

expression. "I must admit, I'm taken aback. I didn't expect you, typica

w colder, her fists tightening subtly as she b

ld their positions. "Considering you are my fiancee, I believe it's rath

t are you truly prepared to accept me as your fiancee? I remember well your previ

aze no longer bore traces of vulnerability. In that moment, he perceived a change in her, as if

e silken threads. Her smile, though beautiful, carried a frosty unde

had undergone were even more significant than he had

urged, her eyes locked on

ice was low and captivating. "I'm in a position to shield you from their backlash and offer the support

The Edwards family had presumed that bringing her back was a charitable gesture. However, she would prove th

you want?" she inquir

ster our marri

tarily stunned, but then her li