Unwilling Bride: The 1V5 Love Drama novel Chapter 153

Chapter 153 A Promise Made

Chapter 153 A Promise Made

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“If this is limited to routine research, I’m fine with it. But the moment it touches on core vulnerabilities or anything that could become my fatal weak spot, I’m walking away.” Ava held Ysabel’s gaze as she stated her conditions clearly.

Ysabel studied the girl’s composed, practical demeanor-and how she cut straight to the heart of the matter.

She mused, Smart kid. No wonder Dylan and Elena are willing to cash in long-standing family favors with Theodore for her sake.

A flicker of jeal not only the her own

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when Ysabel realized just how fortunate Dylan and Elena were to gain a daughter-in-law like Ava, And Holcomb family, the Caswell family, the Heiser family-every one of those lucky families. Meanwhile, d; her eldest, Lucius Jones, was only three.

the thought before envy showed on her face. Whateve, The opportunity was already right in front of the role she and her husband played was as much parental as it was instructional.

on it, the more excited she became-too excited. She reined herself in, cleared her throat, and said, “of never hurt you under any circumstances. If I ever violated that promise, I’d sooner end my own life than betray

Severn, please don’t say things like that. Th

kled softly. “You should start getting used -we’ll be waiting for your visit. From nov

ghed despite herself. “After my coming

smiled broadly. “I’ll be looking for

than spoke with Ysabel a whil acted before, but since the

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serving Margaret

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ant. I know you’re not someone who would do that.”

ddressing me. I’ll head back and prepare with ones.”

respects in person.”

aughter Margaret to keep her company. The two had never then ties, Ysabel saw no reason to decline. Though decades ould spark any topic, while the other flowed easily with the tting lost time.

quietly amazed. Experience really did make a difference. Compared to her, mated exchange between Margaret and Ysabel, Ava felt energized-her

already past eleven, unnoticed. She smiled warmly. “We completely lost track of S. Severn. I’m already looking forward to next time.”

at I’ll take the liberty of calling you Margaret. I’m honored to know you. It’s getting late, so dinner’s on me.”

, and Margaret escorted Ysabel out alongside Ava, only turning back once the hovercar had

w, with only a few guests lingering to say their final farewells. Margaret squeezed Ava’s hand lightly. es waiting all evening. Don’t keep them hanging.”

der Margaret’s playful stare, felt warmth creep into her cheeks.

felt stark and overly silent, making t

Ste inside seem even more isolated.

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quietly. It had been her decision, but she told them now to avoid misunderstanda

Ryan had been barely containing himself all night. The moment his brother findes speaking, he jumped in “Well, Ava-you said

She hadn’t expected that level of enthusiasm. Pressing her lips together, she thought for a moment before answere me a couple of days. Tomorrow I’m taking Granny fara to visit my grandpa’s grave. I’ll let you know ahead of time, alright?

The simmering excitement Ryan had been holding onto instantly burst free. He ran a hand through his han, unable to hide his gan

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