She Was Never Just a Pretty Face novel Chapter 186

Even though she had anticipated running into Luther.

Actually seeing him still made Hilda's grip tighten instinctively on Harrell's arm.

They bumped into him in the hotel corridor.

A sudden, unavoidable encounter.

Luther looked much thinner. Dressed in a sharp black suit, he was still undeniably striking. He quietly watched Hilda and Harrell standing side by side. They looked like a picture-perfect match, a golden couple. They were a true husband and wife—it was obvious in their demeanor and the natural intimacy of their body language.

During Hilda's time in Alpha City.

Luther hadn't disturbed her once.

As for Summer Shaw, he hadn't visited her in a very long time either.

The girl had cried and begged to see him.

But he found it all too exhausting.

He just didn't see her.

After a long silence, Luther finally spoke, his voice low. "It's cold in the hallway. You should go inside."

With that, he turned and walked into the banquet hall first.

Leaving the married couple standing there.

Hilda took a few seconds to steady herself.

Harrell gently stroked her cheek to comfort her.

Her past with Luther couldn't be erased.

But now, Hilda was his wife.

His wife belonged by his side, in every setting, in front of the whole world.

As did Annie, and as did Landon.

When they finally stepped into the banquet hall together.

It was their first official appearance in Alpha City's high society.

Naturally, it caused an immediate stir.

Everyone was whispering, stealing glances.

But none of that mattered to Harrell.

He and Hilda were legally married, and he was fiercely proud of her.

Yorick Lynn came over to greet them. Seeing Hilda, he couldn't help but feel a twinge of irony. Everyone in their circle knew Luther was drowning in regret, that Hilda was the only one in his heart. But it was too late—she was Harrell's wife now.

The atmosphere in the hall was incredibly delicate.

Harrell remained completely unfazed.

Hilda gradually relaxed.

A truly supportive partner really did bring a sense of absolute security.

Luther stood far across the room.

He held a glass of red wine, barely mingling with anyone. The only reason he had bothered showing up tonight was to catch a glimpse of Hilda. To see how she was doing. She looked wonderful. He knew the kids were doing great, too. Harrell was taking excellent care of them, and he had even brought Annie to Alpha City for Christmas.

This was good.

It had to be.

Because she was married to Harrell, and there was absolutely nothing he could do about it.

They were family now, in a twisted sort of way.

Once his divorce from Jolie was finalized.

He would try to repair his relationship with the children.

He had no intention of ever remarrying.

Between Annie and Landon, he would eventually choose whoever was best suited to inherit Aegis Group.

Luther couldn't take his eyes off Hilda.

His gaze was filled with longing, with unresolved bitterness, and above all, crushing regret.

But there was no cure for regret.

He had lost Hilda forever.

Luther didn't stay long. Yorick turned around to say something to him, but Luther had already vanished.

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