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Chapter66 Chapter 66 ListeningtoAudrey’squestioning,Eloisequicklysaid,“No…Mrs.Sutton,you’vegotitwrong.Ididn’t…” Listening to Audrey’s questioning , Eloise quickly said , “ No … Mrs. Sutton , you’ve got it wrong . I didn’t … ” KieranprotectedEloise.“Grandma,EllietriedtomendthingsbetweenFreyaandmeandgenuinelywisheduswell.You’vemisunderstoodher.SheneveraspiredtobetheladyoftheSuttonfamily” Kieran protected Eloise . “ Grandma , Ellie tried to mend things between Freya and me and genuinely wished us well . You’ve misunderstood her . She never aspired to be the lady of the Sutton family ” SeeingKieranstillspeakingupforEloise,Audreycouldn’thelpbutlaugh.“Howcanmygrandsonbesonaive?Afewwordsfromthiswoman,and youbelieveher?NowIseewhyFreyainsistedonbreakingoffthe engagement!Ms.Harwoodissocunning.” Seeing Kieran still speaking up for Eloise , Audrey couldn’t help but laugh . “ How can my grandson be so naive ? A few words from this woman , and you believe her ? Now I see why Freya insisted on breaking off the engagement ! Ms. Harwood is so cunning .” “Mrs.Sutton,Iknowyouhavethewrongimpressionofme,butIdidn’ttryto ruintherelationshipbetweenMs.DawsonandKieran…youstillmisunderstandme,I’llstayawayfromKieran.” “ Mrs. Sutton , I know you have the wrong impression of me , but I didn’t try to ruin the relationship between Ms. Dawson and Kieran … you still misunderstand me , I’ll stay away from Kieran . ” HearingEloisemakesucharesolutestatement,Audreyreadilyagreed,“Well,then,I’llhavesomeonebookyouaticketabroadrightaway,Ms.Harwood.TheSuttonfamilywillcoverallyourexpensesabroadIfyouneverreturn.That’sallIask!” Hearing Eloise make such a resolute statement , Audrey readily agreed , “ Well , then , I’ll have someone book you a ticket abroad right away , Ms. Harwood . The Sutton family will cover all your expenses abroad If you never return . That’s all I ask ! ” Toise’sfacetumedpale.Shehadn’texpectedAudreytoagreetoit! Toise’s face tumed pale . She hadn’t expected Audrey to agree to it ! “Grandma!”Kieran’sexpressiontumedcold.“Elliehasgottenusedtolivinghere.Shedoesn’twanttogoabroad.Grandma,youreallydon’tneedtoworryaboutthis.” “ Grandma ! ” Kieran’s expression tumed cold . “ Ellie has gotten used to living here . She doesn’t want to go abroad . Grandma , you really don’t need to worry about this . ” Withthat,KierantookEloisebythearmandleftthelounge. With that , Kieran took Eloise by the arm and left the lounge . / <![CDATA[ / fpm_start( "true" ); / ]]> / Seeinghergrandsondefyherforawoman,Audreywasseething. Seeing her grandson defy her for a woman , Audrey was seething . Shetookadeepbreath andturnedtoFreya,saying,“Freya,Iknowyou’vebeenwronged.Restassured.Iwilllookafteryou.Noonewilldoyouwrong.” She took a deep breath and turned to Freya , saying , “ Freya , I know you’ve been wronged . Rest assured . I will look after you . No one will do you wrong .”

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