Once Cast-Off Wife Now Untouchable Queen novel Chapter 394

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Virginia knew her son better than anyone. She could see exactly what he felt for Aella, even when he tried to hide it.

When he first said he wanted to marry her, she had been shocked.

But Aella backing out now, right before the marriage license? That stunned her even more.

After thinking it over, Virginia told the butler to pack up a few gifts. She decided to visit the Reids herself.

She arrived a little after nine in the morning.

Aella’s parents greeted her warmly and invited her into the living room.

Virginia didn’t bother with small talk.

“I just want to know if something happened between Aella and Tyrone. The wedding is almost here, but they still haven’t gotten the marriage license.”

Aella’s parents exchanged a look. Miriam quietly got up to summon Aella.

Warren gave a careful smile. “Aella just graduated college. Taking a couple of years to focus on work before marriage isn’t such a bad thing.”

Virginia frowned. “Warren, we’ve known each other half our lives. Working and getting married aren’t the same thing. If she wants to work, I’ll support her. But that doesn’t explain backing out all of a sudden.”

She leaned forward. “Did Tyrone do something? Did he upset you or Aella?”

At that moment, Aella walked into the room with her mother and sat beside Virginia.

Her voice was steady. “Virginia, this is my fault.”

She carried the weight of another lifetime in her heart, but no one else knew that.

Aella spoke clearly. “I spoke out of ignorance. Out of a lack of experience in life. I didn’t understand myself. I thought about it before we went to get the license. All these years, I’ve seen Tyrone as family, not as a man I could love. I care about him, but not in that way. I can’t marry him.”

She reached out and held Virginia’s hand. “I’m sorry, Virginia. Tyrone is like a brother to me. I know it’s late to say this, but it’s better now than after the wedding.”

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Aella smiled softly. “You’ve always treated me like your own daughter. So why not make it official? Let me be your goddaughter. Raine and I will both take care of you when you’re older.

Virginia froze. If it were about money, she could have fixed that. If it were about reputation, she could have handled it.

But this? What could she possibly say when Aella said she saw Tyrone as her brother?

There was nothing to argue. She couldn’t turn down that sweet offer of love, but she couldn’t push a marriage either.

When she left the Reids‘ house, she called Tyrone. Her voice was calm but firm. “Come home tonight. We need to talk.”

That evening, Tyrone had barely stepped through the door when his father’s furious voice filled the hall.

“She thinks she can just walk away? Who does that girl think she is?

“If that wedding doesn’t happen, I’ll make sure the Reids regret ever meeting us!”

Tyrone walked in with no change in expression.

He looked straight at his father. “Dad, whether I marry or not is my business. Stop threatening them over every little thing.”

Aella hated threats. He’d learned that once already.

This time, he wouldn’t let anyone, not even himself, do it again.

Virginia’s voice was sharp. “Just tell us the truth, Tyrone. Is the wedding happening or not?”

He lowered his gaze and sat on the couch across from them.

After a long silence, he said quietly, “I’ll talk to her.”

The man seated at the head of the room finally spoke.

Edwin’s tone was like ice. “The Winters aren’t just any family. You’re the CEO of Winter Group. Everyone knows the heir is supposed to marry at the end of the month. The media’s already watching.

“The wedding will happen. If Aella doesn’t show up, you’ll be engaged to the Guinevere family’s daughter instead.”

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Tyrone rose from his seat, tired but composed.

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A lifetime had passed, and they were still the same–unyielding, ruthless, and cold.

His voice stayed firm. “Even if the wedding doesn’t happen, I’ll never get engaged to Vivienne.”

Edwin’s eyes flashed. “You don’t get to decide.”

Tyrone’s jaw tightened. “Grandpa, I’m your grandson, not a pawn. You can’t just pick some woman and call that my future. Is my happiness worth nothing to you?”

Ralph pointed a finger at him, furious. “We’re doing this for your own good!”

The words hit him like an echo from his past. This again.

He drew in a deep breath, trying to hold back his anger.

Ralph barked again. “Think about how much money you’ve poured into the Reids! You’re a businessman, not a charity!”

He jabbed his finger harder. “Without a powerful family backing you, without status or control, how do you expect people to respect you? How do you plan to have a good life?”

Tyrone’s eyes darkened, but his voice stayed calm. “Even with power, even with endless wealth, none of that can buy love. And it sure can’t build a home.”