Chapter 235
Chapter 235:
“Susanna, this isn’t what you’re thinking. Let me explain about Mr. Thorpe and me p>
“No need to explain. I get it,” Susanna interrupted, her face suggesting she was rooting for Ellie and Kaiden. “A handsome guy with a pretty girl, it’s perfect. Don’t worry, my lips are sealed. I’ll remain silent on this matter p>
Ellie realized Susanna had misunderstood but decided not to correct her. She couldn’t exactly say, “You’ve got it wrong. Mr. Thorpe and I aren’t just dating. We’re actually married p>
Breaking the awkward silence, Ellie asked, “Susanna, what brought you here p>
It was only at that moment that Susanna snapped out of her daydream about Ellie and Kaiden. Her face turned gloomy as she said, “Ellie, I came to say goodbye p>
“Say goodbye p>
“Yeah,” Susanna said, looking down and playing with her fingers. “My family heard about the crazy fan incident yesterday. They think it’s too dangerous here and don’t want me to stay. My family’s waiting outside. I have to leave soon p>
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Susanna was only here to pass the time.
“I’ll see you out then p>
“No need, I’m fine.” Flashing a wink at Ellie, Susanna suggested, “You should stick with Mr. Thorpe. Let’s catch up some other time p>
“Sure p>
Ellie, sitting down for breakfast, sensed something was off.
“Isn’t the crew in need of more manpower? How could they just let Susanna leave like that p>
Kaiden replied casually, “She’s engaged to the third son of the Lambert family. The director wouldn’t dare keep her p>
“The Lambert family?” As the words left her mouth, Ellie recalled the wealthy, often overlooked family. “You mean, the Lambert family from Glostin p>
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Kaiden confirmed with a nod.
The Lambert family was a notable, yet discreet, wealthy family in the nation. Rumors had it that they lived abroad and only recently returned, explaining the limited news about them locally.
The known gossip was grim. Sixteen years ago, the Todd family fell victim to brutal revenge, leaving only one survivor, a five-year-old girl. Reportedly, the third son of the Lambert family was betrothed to her, with the Lambert family taking in the Todd family’s orphan out of respect for the longstanding bond between the two families.
Ellie was still in disbelief. “Wasn’t the Todd family’s daughter supposed to be graceful and pure-hearted?” Those descriptions certainly didn’t fit Susanna.
Kaiden just stared at Ellie, saying nothing.
She quickly understood his point.
Ellie herself had been described as refined and kind…