failed marriage

Sophia immediately stood up and rushed to call Lilian.At that moment, Grandma walked into the sitting room with Isabella at her side. Her sharp eyes scanned the room.“What is going on here?” she asked firmly.Matteo quickly rose to his feet, trying to sound composed.“He’s Lilian’s fiancé,” he said, motioning toward Riccardo. “He’s here for her hand in marriage.”Grandma’s expression turned cold as she stared at him.“Lilian’s fiancé? Is that so?”She moved forward and sat down on the couch, while Isabella stood silently behind her, like a shield.Matteo nodded, but his confidence wavered.Grandma turned her attention to Riccardo.“How well do you know Lilian?”Riccardo froze. He had no answer—of course, this was his first time meeting her.A few minutes later, Lilian entered with Sophia by her side. Without hesitation, she went straight to sit next to Grandma, clutching her hand tightly.Grandma looked at her softly.“Do you know this gentleman, Lilian?”Matteo gave Lilian a warnin

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the country bumpkin

The next morning, Lilian and Isadora were ready to leave. Their bags were packed, and the bodyguards stood at attention by the door. Vivienne and Matteo watched from the side, their faces hard with disapproval. Still, neither dared to object—Matteo valued his mother’s word too much to cross her openly.Lilian and Isadora hugged Isabella tightly at the doorway. “Take care of yourself,” Lilian whispered.“I will,” Isabella replied, forcing a smile. “You two stay safe.”They kissed her goodbye before following Grandma and her guards to the waiting cars.As soon as the vehicles pulled away, Sophia stepped closer, a smug smile tugging her lips. “A country bumpkin thinks she can control this house,” she sneered, giggling as her eyes roved over Isabella. “Let’s see how long you’ll last here.”Isabella said nothing. Without a word, she turned on her heel and went to her room. Sitting on the edge of her bed, she pulled out her phone, searching for the best high schools around. After scrolling

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Luca Romano

Grandma, still seated in the car outside the school, had seen everything. A proud smile spread across her lips as Isabella stood her ground. She leaned back and told the driver, “Head home.”Inside the classroom, Isabella pushed the door open. The air shifted immediately—cold eyes, sharp whispers, and judgmental stares all met her. She ignored them, walking with steady steps until the teacher gestured for her to stand at the front.“Introduce yourself to the class,” the teacher instructed.Isabella lifted her chin. “My name is Isabella Sinclair.”Several students glanced at one another. The Sinclair name was heavy, and they knew it.“I am the rightful heir to the Sinclair empire and everything that belongs to my late father,” she continued, her voice clear and confident. Gasps echoed through the room.She let the silence linger before finishing with a smirk. “Whether you like me or not, it doesn’t matter to me.”From the doorway, Sophia had been watching the whole thing. Her eyes burn

Last Updated : 2025-09-23

All Chapters of His Unwanted Witness : Chapter 11 - Chapter 13

failed marriage

the country bumpkin

Luca Romano