NovelEnglishChapter 8 Chapter 8: When Arabella was angry, everyone was so frightened that they held their breath. Connor, standing just behind Arabella, was particularly worried. He hadn't anticipated that his grandmother would uncover the truth so quickly and was concerned about the possibility of another crisis like the one from the day before Marissa stood rooted to the spot. Just when everyone was in a panic, Arabella pursed her lips and snorted. "We used to be so close; I can't believe you would leave without a word. Has someone new taken my place? Do you have another old woman to call Grandma now?" At ninety years old, Arabella's thinking and demeanor had regressed to being childlike. A mix of irritation and sulkiness was on her face, which somehow made her endearing. Connor let out a breath of relief and quickly helped Arabella to the sofa "Grandma, Tiffany didn't leave us. She went to study medicine and has been quite successful. She was the one who saved you last night." Arabella took Marissa by the hand and guided her to sit next to her. "Sweetie, tell me, is that true?" "Well, yes." Marissa was unsure how to react and chose to go along with whatever story Connor had made up Read it all on gVlnovls"So, there's no new grandma? Or did Connor upset you somehow?" "No." "Then why would you leave on a day as important as the wedding day?" "Um..." Marissa found herself at a loss for words. Since she wasn't actually Tiffany Nash, making up details on the spot was challenging. She looked to Connor for help Connor lied again. “Grandma, on that day, Tiffany's teacher urgently needed her, so she had to leave quickly. She couldn't say goodbye because she had lost her phone." "Oh... okay." Arabella seemed to accept this explanation without much fuss and started chatting with Marissa. Thankfully, Arabella was not difficult to deceive, and soon Marissa found herself engaging effortlessly, eliciting genuine laughter from Arabella. Connor observed from the side. The village girl, who was excellent in negotiations, was also proving to be quite skilled at soothing the elderly! Eventually, Arabella grew tired. Connor personally escorted her back to her room to rest. Once Arabella was asleep, Marissa felt the urgency to move things along, saying, “Mr. Daniels, please, let's hurry." Connor nodded. Aware of her urgency to marry her fiancé, he didn't want to hold her up any longer. He quickly arranged for a car, and together they headed to the court At the court, Marissa and Connor filed for divorce. They expected a straightforward procedure but were stunned to learn there was a mandatory one-month cooling-off period for divorces. Not only were they unable to obtain the divorce decree that day, but they also received a scolding from the clerk "Getting married yesterday and divorcing the next day? How can you young people treat marriage like it's just a game!" As they left the court, Marissa was visibly upset, her expression one of deep annoyance. She turned to Connor with a cold stare. "I need your number!" They had not exchanged numbers before. Originally, there had been no need, but now, the cooling-off period made it necessary. For sreason, Connor smiled and quickly gave his number, watching her as she saved it in her phone. However, she didn't call back Looking at her, he was confused. "I still don't have your number." She shot him a sharp look. "You don't need my number. I'll reach out to you when it's time. No need to communicate until then." Connor was speechless. But as he was in the wrong, he didn't dare argue. He even stood there cautiously, worried she might scold him in public. This country girl paid him no mind! He had learned the previous night that this was a country girl with a fiery spirit "Mr. Daniels, make sure your phone is on and that you're available to cto the court next month, on this date, for the divorce." "Okay." Connor maintained his composure, watching her leave with a cold demeanor
Domenic approached to give an update. "Mr. Daniels, there's news from the old manor that McNeil e Daniels long-lost son, missing for twenty years, has been located. He was apparently sold to Adagend as a child and now goes by Derek Tucker."
Hearing "Adagend," Connor instinctively looked back at Marissa's retreating figure What a coincidence! With the divorce still pending and her wedding nearing, what was she to do?
Marissa hadn't yet figured out a plan. She needed to catch a taxi to then train station to meet Derek by noon as arranged. But the moment she laid eyes on him, she was taken aback!
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