Chapter 8

Before I even had the chance to call him, Damian's parents—Charles Tucker and Margaret Carrington—called me first. "El," Charles began, sounding remorseful. "We're so sorry. We really messed up this time…" I froze. "What are you talking about?" As they explained, I gradually understood the whole story. After the auction ended that day, I went straight to Damian's parents to explain everything clearly. Then, I informed them of my decision to divorce. Our families had been close for generations. Before my parents passed away, they entrusted Charles and Margaret to look after me. Over the years, they treated me like their own daughter, so I had to inform them before I left. What I didn't expect was that after I left, Charles and Margaret immediately investigated Susan. Once they uncovered the truth, they used their influence to force her out of Ashbourne that very same day. They thought I was angry because of Susan's interference, but they didn't realize that wasn't the real reason