Semua Bab There's No Turning Back: Bab 401 - Bab 410

The host was clearly more interested in Finnegan and asked, "So, Uncle Finn, have you considered finding a girlfriend?"Finnegan frowned slightly. He didn't want to remain the center of attention and gossip. His gaze swept past the audience and landed precisely on Elara. He saw her lips curve into a warm smile, as if she took pride in his popularity. "Yes, I have."Finnegan answered stiffly, his expression serious, as if delivering a formal report.The mothers in the audience immediately grew excited, many already mentally scanning through eligible unmarried women they knew, eager to introduce them to Finnegan.A flicker of surprise passed through Elara's eyes. Finnegan actually wanted a girlfriend? That was truly unexpected.The next second, Lesley tightly wrapped an arm around Elara's while her gaze toward Finnegan was full of wariness."What's wrong?" Elara asked, somewhat puzzled."I'm protecting our little moon!"Elara chuckled, assuming Lesley had noticed the eager in

"Apologize to Merida!""Ms. Fisher, you promised! You can't go back on your word!"The children surrounded Rosalie, their voices overlapping as they confronted her. Her stiff expression began to crack under the pressure. Nearby, even the parents raised their phones to record the scene."What did this Fisher woman do to make class 1B's kids block her like this?" someone murmured."You told Merida that if she won the grand prize, you'd let Paisley have snacks with us. Are you breaking that promise too?" one child asked.Paisley stared at Rosalie with red-rimmed eyes. This was an opportunity Elara and Merida had fought hard to secure for her—yet her mother refused to honor it."Daddy..."Clutching Harold's pant leg, Paisley called out softly, hoping for even a shred of his sympathy.Harold frowned in confusion. "What snacks?"Rosalie's face darkened with irritation."Elara made a bet with me—if Merida won first place, not only would I have to apologize publicly, but... They're f

The audience below watched Elara and Merida with rapt attention, eager to learn what Rosalie had done.Harvey stood frozen in place with Beau in his arms. Though barely 30 feet separated him from Elara, an impassable chasm seemed to stretch between them—one he suddenly realized he couldn't bridge.How did this happen?The absurdity of his own thoughts struck him. For years, he'd been the unattainable one, looking down from heights Elara could never reach as she struggled to get closer to him.Shouldn't she have fallen into ruin after their divorce? How had she somehow become this radiant?Stage lights illuminated Elara, yet the glow seemed to emanate from within her. Her complexion resembled polished crystal, and her features were like a masterful painting with lips the color of mountain cherries.For the first time, Harvey truly studied her face—as if seeing her clearly for the very first time."Daddy, aren't you going to help?" Beau's voice snapped him back."What... could I

Suddenly, a powerful grip seized Rosalie's arm and yanked her backward."Ack!" Rosalie shrieked in outrage, whirling around to find Harold restraining her."Enough! Do you realize what you're doing? Haven't you humiliated us enough?" Harold roared.Being shouted at only stoked Rosalie's fury. "How dare you take their side?"Her face twisted grotesquely as Harold hissed, "Stop embarrassing us! If you actually hit Merida, not only will the Fishers make your life hell—Paisley and I will suffer too!"While Rosalie raged, Harold remained clear-headed. Seeing Harvey intervene for Elara's sake confirmed what he already knew—even divorced, Elara wasn't someone Rosalie could trample on.Harold understood Rosalie's burning desire to crush Elara beneath her heel. Like a wild animal invading a manicured garden, the owners would naturally expel the intruder.For seven years, Rosalie's obsession with overpowering Elara had festered. But Harold recognized this public meltdown as disastrous. If

Tilly's long, dark eyelashes fluttered, dampened by tears until they glistened wetly.Her voice came out soft and hesitant. "Are you going in?"Elara shook her head. "Let Merida handle her own things. Besides, Shirley's helping her."They then walked out of the dressing room area together.Tilly paused mid-step as she watched Elara's retreating figure, then summoned her courage to say, "I truly do envy you."Elara turned to face her.Tilly's gentle eyes shimmered with unshed tears. "You were always a genius—just a diamond buried in the rough. Even after leaving the Fishers, you've thrived!"Without the Mrs. Fisher title, you're still Joss Tech's VP, and Mr. Snapp's girlfriend… But most women have nothing when they leave their husbands' families!"When speaking of Elara's achievements, a faint smile touched Tilly's lips. Her gaze remained tender, as if acknowledging that Elara's future represented heights she herself could never reach.Elara and Tilly weren't close friends. Two