The Returned Heiress Who Never Fit In novel Chapter 937

**TITLE: She Took 937**
**Chapter 937: The Debt of Gratitude**

Rianne had only just begun to find her footing in Yalvaria, and Stella, ever the considerate friend, was hesitant to press her into attending the wedding. Their bond, forged through years of laughter, tears, and shared secrets, was something she valued deeply. It felt almost tragic to think of Rianne not being by her side on such a momentous occasion.

As the news of Stella’s impending nuptials reached her ears, Rianne’s brow furrowed in surprise. “So suddenly?” she questioned, her voice tinged with disbelief.

Stella smiled softly, her eyes sparkling with excitement. “It’s been in the works for quite some time now. We were just waiting for my sister to return. Now that she’s finally here, it’s time to celebrate!”

Rianne sighed, her heart heavy with regret. “I… probably won’t have time.” The weight of her new responsibilities at the hospital pressed down on her like a suffocating blanket. The chaos of her new job had been relentless, and as the newest member of the team, she found herself buried under a mountain of tasks each day.

Stella nodded understandingly, though a hint of disappointment lingered in her expression. “Mhm, I know. Just make sure to prioritize your own well-being.”

“Um, Stella… about Evie…” Rianne hesitated, her cheeks flushing slightly as she broached the topic.

“What about her?” Stella asked, her curiosity piqued.

“She keeps trying to set me up with Mr. Eddie. I…” Rianne hesitated, her voice trailing off as she grappled with her feelings.

Stella’s reaction was immediate and enthusiastic. “You mean Eddie? He’s wonderful! He knew that Ariana wouldn’t let you go easily here in Yalvaria, and he kept urging me to introduce you to more people.”

Rianne felt a mix of emotions at Stella’s words. Eddie was charming and charismatic, but the thought of him made her heart race for reasons she didn’t fully understand.

“But I…” she started, struggling to articulate her thoughts.

“I know you just broke up with Tempest. A smooth transition is perfectly acceptable. You shouldn’t feel burdened by it!” Stella insisted, her voice imbued with a sense of urgency.

“What? Tempest was such a scumbag! Are you really going to waste your time mourning what was?” Stella’s tone was incredulous, as if the mere idea was absurd.

Rianne bit her lip, uncertainty gnawing at her. “The best revenge on a scumbag is to find yourself a new crush,” Stella proclaimed, her eyes sparkling with mischief.

Rianne shook her head, her voice firm. “Huh? But he isn’t my…”

“Then consider him your new boyfriend! A smooth transition is the ultimate form of revenge!” Stella’s laughter was infectious, filling the air with warmth.

“But I don’t want revenge!” Rianne protested, her heart aching with the remnants of her past relationship. All she truly desired was to distance herself from Tempest, to reclaim her sense of self.

Stella grinned, a glimmer of mischief in her eyes. “Even better! Eddie is the perfect way to make him give up for good!”

Rianne fell silent, her mind racing as an image of Eddie’s cold, dangerous side flickered in her thoughts. Memories of a conversation between Ariana and Hailey surfaced in her mind. Hailey had suggested, “Why don’t we have Auntie marry her off to someone? That way, Tempest will give up on her.”

Ariana’s response echoed in her ears: “It’s useless. My brother would kill the guy before he’d ever let her marry another man.”

Kill the guy…

The stark reality settled in her heart like a stone. Even if she left Tempest, the chains of her past would bind her, preventing her from pursuing anything new.

Unless… unless there was someone even more dangerous than Tempest, someone who could sever their connection entirely.

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