She Was The Joke, Now She's The Queen

's desk, her fingertips smoothing the edge of the paper a

g before he spoke. "It's such a pity to see you leav

her eyes curving like crescents. "I'd

any building, she was me

and pulled a pair of sunglasses

real estate agent. "Mrs. Palmer, the owner of the villa you like ha

led at the

a place she had admired for a long time-stood

the opportunity she needed to strengthen

she and Colin had nev

tic work schedule was to blame, but gradually, doub

ge, she quit her job to spend more time with

It turned out to be even more charmin

a garden brimming with roses, their swe

ving room, Brinley watched her shadow s

do we proceed?" she

epare the contract immediately. By the wa

No, he's tied up with wor

ll necessary documents with y

quick message. "I resigned and found a

ut if it makes you happy, that's what matters.

Brinley's chest as she

d her favorite meals, always had sweet treats ready when she had he

te with her-which upset her deeply-

essed with special care before le

ess, the very one Colin often

at," Ryland greeted her warmly.

of my marriage certificate with Colin. I would like

a while, but soon he frowned. "That's odd... The syst

altered. "What do

y, trying to reassure her. "You can confirm it dir

ildly. A creeping sense o

m, she replied, "Alright. I