Watching You Burn In Regret novel Chapter 186

After all, this was the only way to make sure no one would ever catch her with Edwin.

Carla had grown used to keeping her relationship a secret from her parents and family for years. But after today, she found herself reaching her limit.

Why did Seren get to bask in the sunshine, bold and carefree? Why was it that whenever something went wrong, Lennon would shield her like a princess, making sure she never suffered the slightest grievance?

Meanwhile, Carla felt like a rat skulking in the shadows, forced to hide and scurry, never daring to show her face.

Whenever she was wronged or put in a difficult spot, Edwin always had the same answer—light and easy, as if it didn't matter. "Since we can't go public with our relationship for now, in what capacity am I supposed to defend you?"

But shouldn't she be the one protected and cherished by everyone? Shouldn't she be the princess?

She was done with living in this murky, ambiguous limbo with Edwin. She wanted to marry into the Montgomery family, to become Mrs. Montgomery, to hold her head high so no one would ever dare look down on her again.

Carla didn't get out of the car. Instead, she turned to look at the man beside her.

Edwin was strikingly handsome—his skin pale and cool, brows sharp, eyes deep-set, with a straight nose and lips that always curved with a hint of cool indifference.

Right now, his hand rested carelessly on the steering wheel, exuding a careless confidence and unruly charm.

She'd fallen for him when she was young, drawn in by that extraordinary face. Even knowing Edwin was a Montgomery, she'd thrown caution to the wind, hiding their relationship from her family just to be with him.

Nearly a decade had passed since.

She'd always known Edwin was using her. But hadn't she, at the beginning, wanted to use Edwin as a stepping stone to escape the deep pit that was the Bradley family?

That thought had faded over time.

When it came to falling in love, women always did so much faster than men.

Ten years—she'd gone from a girl with a crush to a woman hopelessly in love, so deep she could never climb out.

Carla's eyes shone with determination as she spoke, her voice quiet but steady.

"They saw us together today. Sooner or later, my parents will find out about us. Edwin, why don't you just marry me?"

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