LittleNovelChapter 779: And yet, Corrine... It seemed as if fate had handed her an incredible stroke of luck the moment she left them behind.
Not only had she risen to a level they could only dream of, but she had also entered the exclusive circles of Lyhaton's elite.
If only the Ashton family hadn't cast her aside... If only Bruce hadn't abandoned her at the altar...
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWould they have already ascended to the ranks of the top four families in Lyhaton? But the past could not be rewritten.
The engagement between Bruce and Leah was set in stone.
Tomorrow, they would officially register their marriage.
Millard let out a deep, weary sigh, supporting Bruce as they left. Bruce couldn't even recall how he had gotten into the car, nor how he had arrived at the hospital.
His mind was caught in an endless loop of what-ifs.
Those people in the VIP suite... they could have been a lifeline to Ashton Group.
But now, that door was firmly shut.
And it all traced back to one fateful decision. From the moment he turned his back on Corrine, it was as if an unseen hand had begun unraveling everything he had once taken for granted.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"This fishbone is quite large." The doctor's voice broke through the haze, dropping the extracted bone onto a stainless steel tray with a metallic clink.
Tracy's gaze flickered to the bloodstained fragment, and her brow furrowed. "Was it lodged that deeply? Will there be any complications?" The doctor explained, "It was stuck in the posterior pharyngeal wall. It may seem minor, but it scratched the mucous membrane, which is why he's in pain. It should ease gradually, but I'll prescribe something to help with the discomfort." Newest chapters on gal"Thank you," Tracy replied, exhaling in relief.
After the hospital visit, they returned to the Ashton residence. Tracy, unable to shake her unease, studied Bruce's distant expression. He had been strangely detached since returning from the restroom, and now, he seemed even more withdrawn. At last, she asked, "Bruce, what's wrong with you?" Bruce's voice was low, almost a whisper. "Mom... do you think I made a mistake?" Tracy's brows knitted together. "What mistake? What are you talking about?"
Earlier in the restaurant, Tracy had been in such a rush to call for the car m that she completely overlooked Corrine's presence in the VIP room. She was equally oblivious to the influential figures now gathered around Corrine.
Bruce wondered if the Ashton family would be flourishing today if he, Corcine at the m hadn't Regret twisted wedding through him like a blade lodged too deep to remove.
A mother knew her child best. Sensing Bruce's silence, Tracy's expression darkened. She warned him in a firm yet weary voice, "Bruce, I don't care what's running through your mind right now, but letbe clear-what's done is done. You have no choice but to accept it. Make sure you register your marriage with Leah tomorrow. Do you hear me?"
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