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“Nelly, if you still consider me as your father, come over immediately. Otherwise, I’ll disown you” Stanley’s voice was filled with anger and threat.
Nelly looked at Stanley with teary eyes and said firmly, “I’ll never return to that cold home.”
Ahhough her voice was soft, it carried undeniable determination.
The guests were turned and caught off guard by her resolute response.
“Fine, very well. From now on, Giselle Loftin will be my only daughter,” Stanley announced angrily
Matthew stared coldly at Stanley and sneered mockingly. Then, he wamed, “Stanley Loftin, remember what you said today.”
“Of course, I will,” Stanley replied stubbornly..
Matthewmed to Nelly and gently carried her out of the hall. Nelly didn’t resist and rested obediently in his embrace.
Trost and the other bodyguards respectfully followed behind Matthew as they left. They all went in the same powerful manner as they had arrived.
Stanley watched their retreating figures in fury, almost on the verge of blowing up.
Once the crowd had dispersed, he apologized to the remaining guests. He claimed it was all a misunderstanding and announced the event’s postponement
After the guests left, Stanley hurried to the hospital for a check–up.
“Nell! Nell!” Clover called out anxiously as she and Harper arrived at the hotel.
The Reagen family happened to have other business today, which had stopped Clover from leaving earlier. After the event concluded, she rushed over immediately.
Unable to find Nelly, Harper frustratedly grabbed a nearby waiter and demanded, “Where are the people who were just here?
“They they’ve left the waiter stammered.
“Who took them?” Clover askid urgently.
“I’m not sure, but the man seemed very powerful. He was even wearing a mask,” the walter answered.
Harper released the waiter’s shirt
Clover suddenly thought of something and turned to Harper. Her tone turned solemn. “Harper, do you know a man named Matthew Yorke?”
Upon hearing this name, Harper’s voice tinged with tension. “Matthew Yorke? How do you know him?!
“I don’t know him, but Nell does! She told me she once saved him, and he had also saved her,” Clover explained.
“Oh no, we need to find Nell immediately. We can’t let her be with that man,” Harper said urgently
Without waiting for Clover’s reply, he bolted outside.
Clover quickly followed.
Harper headed straight for his car while Clover jumped into the passenger seat. With that, Harper started the engine and drove off.
Nelly sat quietly in Matthew’s car. She kept her head bowed while nervously clenching the hem of her dress.
Matthew and Nelly were the only ones inside the car. He had already sent Frost away.
He silently watched Nelly with a gaze filled with compassion, Pulling the car to a stop, he turned to her and gently drew her into his embrace
“Don’t be sad,” he comforted her gently.
“I’m not sød,” Nelly replied, sobbing
“Alright, alright,” Matthew responded indulgently.
A swirl of emotions chummed in Nelly’s heart. Despite both being the same daughter of the same family, she didn’t understand why Giselle was treasured while she was treated like an outsider.
She broke away from Matthew’s embrace and looked him in the eye. With a hopeful tone, she asked,” You said you wanted to marry me. Does that still
Upon hearing this, Matthew clasped her hands excitedly. He replied with a sincere and resolute gaze, even if I get bun.”
Nelly stared at him. Although she couldn’t see his face clearly, she could sense his earnestness.
“Let’s get married,” she said calmly but resolutely
“Of course it does. I’ll protect you no matter what,
Matthew looked at her with delight, but his tone laced with concern. “Are! you sure? No regrets? If you want to back out, now is your chance.”
