The Daughter in the Shadows (by Una Norris) novel Chapter 13

Chapter 13 He Is Wyatt Cooper

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Inside the car, Margaret twisted open a boule of water and handed it to Yunice. “Be good, drink some water. You’ll feel

better…

Thank you. Madam Margaret.”

Seeing Yunice looking so weak, Margaret’s eyes welled up with tears.

She dabbed her eyes with a tissue before starting the car and heading to a pharmacy to buy some stomach medicine for Yunice.

Yunice remained silent and distant from Margaret.

Her gaze was fixed on the scenery outside the car window, like a caged bird longing for something beyond its reach.

Margaret sniffled and spoke while driving. “Yunny, do you blame me for not visiting you?”

Yunice’s eyelashes trembled slightly at these words. She lowered her eyes and replied, “No.”

Margaret was Paul’s mother, not mine. I had no right to expect kindness from her.

Berides, the Powell family teas about to annul the engagement. Soon, Margaret would become Elsie’s husband’s mother.

If I didn’t know my place, things would only become more awkward

I had no desire to maintain these superficial relationships anymore. All I wanted now was a secure identity I could rely on

Margaret wiped her tears and sighed. “Yunny, I won’t lie to you. I made a poor choice in marriage and have only been living at facade of happiness. I’ve spent most of the past few years abroad and rarely returned… I have little say in major family

Yunice understood the implication behind Margaret’s words. The major matter” she referred to was undoubtedly the annulment of my engagement to Paul

After a moment of thought, Yunice turned to Margaret “Did Paul not tell you that I already agreed to break off the engagement?”

The car suddenly sped up before Margaret steadied herself and raised her voice. “You agreed?”

Yunice hummed in response and said seriously, “Paul and Elsie love each other. I’m willing to step aside for them.”

Why hold on to a man who had already strayed?

Margaret still found it hard to believe. “But you love Paul so much. Are you really willing to let go?”

She just hoped Yunice wasn’t suppressing her emotions and planning something drastic.

It wasn’t that Margaret was wary of Yunice, but the events from three years ago had been too extreme. She didn’t want history to repeat itself.

Loving someone deeply for so long and then suddenly claiming to have no feelings–it was hard to believe,

Yunice responded, “I was only with Paul to give my father peace of mind. In truth, I’ve always seen him as an older brother. I never intended to marry him.

Margaret was momentarily stunned and glanced at Yunice with uncertainty.

Her gaze was clear, carrying a soft indifference, with no trace of heartbreak.

Seeing this, Margaret asked no further questions. No matter what, Yunice agreeing to the annulment was beneficial to everyone.

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Chapter 13 He Is Wyatt Cooper

+8 Pearls

Margaret stepped forward and yanked the tag off, making it impossible to return. That brat wronged you so badly. What’s wrong with his mother spending a little money on his behalf?”

Yunice exhaled slowly. After enduring for so long, even the smallest kindness made me uneary.

Margaret then personally did Yunice’s makeup before taking her to the private dining room.

As the elevator doors opened and Yunice was about to step in, she felt Margaret suddenly freeze beside her.

Then, Margaret spoke in an uneasy tone, “Wyatt?”

Yunice lifted her head and first saw a black cane and polished leather shoes. Her heart skipped a beat.

Wyatt swept his atmused gaze over Yunice before speaking to Margaret. “What a coincidence. You’re here too, Margaret?”

Margaret felt apprehensive around Wyatt. She knew his words weren’t directed at her, so she simply replied in a low voice, “Your brother is having dinner with the Saunders family.”

Wyatt let out an “Oh” and made a thoughtful gesture. “The Saunders family… It must be about the annulment, right? I heard the Saunders girl has a mental illness. My brother is such a proud man–how could he ever accept someone like that into our family!”

Talking about someone like this to her face–bow shameless.

Margaret glanced awkwardly at Yunice before saying. “That’s just a rumor. Ms. Saunders is perfectly fine. Your brother is very happy with this marriage.”

Sensing Yunice’s curiosity, Margaret warned her, “Don’t be fooled by his looks. He’s a bad guy.”

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