#Chapter 154: A Bride Scorned

The drive to the Hayes' mansion felt like an eternity, my mind consumed by a whirlwind of anxious thoughts. Scarlett's urgent call had summoned me here, and the fear that had been growing within me since our last meeting had intensified. As I approached the grand estate, I couldn't help but feel like an outsider, a guest in a world of intrigue and deception. My heart raced as I arrived and saw a group gathered outside, their faces etched with a mixture of worry and tension. Timothy, Scarlett, Kamran, Andy, and Stella were all standing there huddled together. The sight of them together sent a shiver down my spine, and I couldn't help but wonder what had transpired in my absence. Kamran was the first to spot me, his face contorted with anger and accusation. He rushed towards me, his steps purposeful and unforgiving. "You bitch!" he bellowed, his voice filled with righteous fury. "How could do this?" His words hit me like a punch to the gut, and I recoiled, my own anger rising in re