His Belated Love for the Abandoned Ex Wife novel Chapter 235

Chapter 235 Forced Match

“You’re going,” Grace said, her voice sharp and absolute, fingers clamped around Iris’s arm like she could drag her there by force if needed. “It’s been over six months since your divorce. You need to move on and find someone new. He’s a major player, and trust me, the kind of prenup and financial arrangement he’s offering isn’t small.”

Iris ripped her arm free, the motion quick and fueled by something that had been building for too long. Her chest tightened, anger and hurt colliding as her voice came out low bor heavy. “Last time you pushed me into marriage for money, I listened. I rushed into it because you said it was the right move. And what did I get? A broken marriage and everything that came with it.”

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ed her over from head to toe, unimpressed, almost dismissive. “You look perfectly £ne to me.

hit you, did he?”

eaves a bruise, it doesn’t count?

ght hit hard, sharp and suffocating.

✓ in a breath, but it did nothing to ease the tightness in her chest.

crossed her arms, her tone turning almost practical, like she was talking about an investment instead er daughter’s life. “Honestly, the divorce worked out for you. You’re still young, you look good, you’ve ot options. If anything, you can do better this time. The financial side might even be stronger. That’s not a loss.”

Something in Iris went completely cold.

She looked at her mother, and whatever warmth had been there before was gone.

Grace immediately bristled, hands going to her hips. “What is that look? I’m your mother. Do you really think I’d do something to hurt you?”

Iris didn’t answer.

There was nothing left to say that hadn’t already been ignored.

She turned and walked away without another word, her pace quickening as she pushed through the gate, putting distance between them as fast as she could.

Grace’s voice followed her, loud and relentless, cutting through the air.

“Tomorrow, before noon, you’d better be at Greencrest Grand Hotel. If you don’t show up, I’ll come get you myself.

“Iris, you hear me? Noon. And dress properly.”

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