Chapter 1723

"Patrick, I know you meant well by warning me about Terence. But there's something I need to make clear to you." Chantelle turned back and came to a stop in front of Patrick. In a voice low enough so only the two of them could hear, she said, "Even if Terence and I never get back together, I will never remarry you. "I don't want to get dragged into your family's mess again. Once you can walk again and take back control of your family, I'm sure you'll find someone more suitable than me." Patrick's hands tightened abruptly against the arms of his wheelchair. "Goodbye, Patrick." With that, Chantelle turned and walked away. Even in the sweltering summer heat of Deppland, Chantelle felt only a deep chill inside. Terence's sudden talk of rekindling their relationship had seemed baffling at first, but now everything made sense. The mention of Marika's terminal illness stirred a quiet sorrow in Chantelle. She'd planned to have a proper talk with Terence today, but in that moment, she