Lahat ng Kabanata ng Marrying My Ex-Fiancé's Cousin: Kabanata 291 - Kabanata 300

The moment Alan learned the news, he felt as if the sky had collapsed. Jealousy drove him nearly mad.Why did Bruce, the one who had hurt her so deeply, receive her reckless protection? And he, who had given everything, could not even earn a single glance from her?Isolde's wounds throbbed constantly. Her face was pale and drawn. She looked up at Alan with clenched teeth, her eyes filled with resentment. "Alan, whether it was Bruce or anyone else, even if it were just a stranger, I would still choose to turn myself in and report you. I would rather drag us both down than have any further ties with you."From the moment he poisoned her mother, nothing had remained between them except a fight to the death."If Bruce hadn't insisted, I would have made sure you rotted in prison." The hatred in her words cut into Alan like numerous knives, each blade driving through him.His tall frame staggered back several steps and swayed as if about to collapse. He had wanted to reconcile with her,

As expected, Bruce did not answer directly. He turned his gaze to Isolde.Isolde's heart sank completely. Her mind raced as she searched for a way to respond, one that would allow her to spin this small lie without trouble. "I—""Isolde." Bruce's thin lips parted, cutting her off. His eyes were deep, carrying an intensity that was difficult to describe. "If it were possible, would you want children?"'If it were possible…' The words landed softly against her heart.Countless times, she had watched other families' soft, adorable children and felt a quiet envy she did not dare examine too closely. That dream had been destroyed by an accident.Her eyes clouded for a moment. Then she forced a casual smile and shook her head vigorously. "I don't like them!"If she said that, Bruce could step away from the issue without creating awkwardness in front of the relatives.Several relatives frowned slightly, their disappointment clear.Bruce's approach gave no promise and effectively shift

A slight tremor crept into Isolde's voice as she struggled to hold back her emotions. "Whether Bruce has money or can take out millions of dollars is a matter between us as husband and wife. That is not something you need to worry about."Yes, Bruce is facing some difficulties right now, but in a person's lifetime, who can guarantee smooth sailing forever? What truly matters is the people who stand beside you when you are at your lowest."When my family was struck by disaster, when my mother's life hung by a thread, when both my hands were injured, when I nearly went to prison, Bruce never left. He ran everywhere to handle the situation, and he spared… no expense to protect me, helping my family get through the crisis."As she spoke, memories flashed through her mind. Bruce had been poisoned because of her. He had given up Horizon Capital for her. Not once had he blamed her.Her eyes reddened before she could stop it. "Compared with those who only pile on when things are already go

Richard's smile stiffened. "Is that so? It seems I was a bit careless."For a moment, the atmosphere turned tense.Moira laughed at once to smooth things over. "Richie meant well. After all these years, he still cares about our Isolde. Come in and have some hot tea."Richard smiled, his tone still gentle. "You're too polite. Isolde and I are… best friends. Caring about her is only natural."He spoke as he moved to step inside.At that moment, Bruce coughed twice, low and restrained. The sound was not loud, yet it struck the quiet room like a stone dropped into calm water.The brief noise broke the fragile calm and drew all of Isolde's attention.Isolde turned to him almost at once, her eyes full of worry. "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"She remembered that he had not fully recovered. Today he had endured visits from so many relatives. Concern tightened her chest."I'm fine." Bruce shook his head slightly. His brows drew together, and the strain on his face revealed cle

'How is Bruce ruined?' Isolde thought. 'He clearly still controls immense wealth. He is quietly building a vast empire across high tech, healthcare, and key resources. With his methods, the future could easily rival Nightfall, perhaps even overturn it.'Those words outside the police station about "not wanting to strive anymore," the stifled remarks in front of relatives about "having nothing," and the complicated glimmers in his eyes as he watched her seriously plan how she would "take care of him," which she had mistaken for agreement, had all been lies."He… He…" She opened her mouth, yet no complete words came out. The shock emptied her mind. "Why… Why would he lie to me?"Moira looked at Isolde, stunned into silence at first. Slowly, she collected herself She took Isolde's hand, her voice carrying both tenderness and gravity. "Silly girl. You still don't understand, do you?"He has all of this, yet he chooses to hide in our small house. He plays those meaningless chess games