Chapter 2 Cancel the Marriage

• What did she say?
• Everyone stared at her in disbelief.
• Are we imagining things?
• Did Elaine really just say she wanted to call off the wedding?
• They must have misunderstood!
• "Elaine, what did you just say?" Rebecca gently held her hand and inquired.
• Elaine looked into Rebecca's concerned eyes and calmly said again, "Mom, I want to call off the wedding."
• Rebecca reached out to touch her forehead.
• Hmm, she doesn't have a fever.
• Why is she saying such strange things?
• "Elaine, what's going on? Weren't you just saying you only wanted to marry Terry?"
• Rebecca glanced at Maya and added, "Elaine, if you truly want to marry him, no one can stop you."
• Leon gently put his arm around Elaine's shoulders.
• "Sweetheart, don't pay any attention to your grandma's nonsense. The marriage between you and Terry was arranged by the two families' patriarchs the moment you were born. They wouldn't dare to disrespect you. Besides, my precious daughter is exceptional. Terry is fortunate to marry you. It's a blessing for him!"
• Leon had a strong, square face.
• He was both dignified and imposing.
• His seven sons excelled in their own areas.
• Yet, none of them were unafraid of him.
• Despite his tough exterior, this man was utterly devoted to his wife and daughter.
• Elaine remained silent.
• She looked at her parents with gratitude.
• In the past, Rebecca was recognized as Rivington's top beauty.
• Suitors flocked to the Elrods in droves, nearly pushing down the doors.
• Ultimately, Rebecca was won over by the remarkable Leon and married into the Currans.
• Once married, they were constantly together, never apart.
• They had seven sons one after another.
• Yet, both of them longed for a daughter.
• During the eighth pregnancy, a hospital visit revealed they were expecting another boy.
• Rebecca felt deeply disheartened.
• Concerned about her emotional well-being, Leon decided to take her on a relaxing trip to a small town.
• Unexpectedly, while traveling, Rebecca, who was nearing full term, accidentally fell.
• She was rushed to a nearby hospital for an emergency delivery.
• To their astonishment, they welcomed a baby girl.
• Rebecca and Leon were thrilled beyond words.
• This happened 20 years ago.
• The medical facilities in the small county town were limited.
• Rebecca had to share a hospital room with other patients.
• To her surprise, the woman in the same hospital room, seeing their affluent appearance, began to harbor ulterior motives.
• As Rebecca rested, worn out from childbirth, Leon was outside making calls to announce the happy news.
• During this time, the woman quietly exchanged her daughter with Rebecca's baby.
• As a result, Alora became the daughter of the Currans.
• The originally affluent daughter, Elaine, ended up as the daughter of a lazy couple in a remote mountain village.
• A month ago, the Currans located Elaine.
• She returned to her rightful place with them.
• Over the past month, her parents did everything they could to make up for the lost time.
• They wanted to shower her with all the love and care she had missed out on for 20 years.
• Elaine was overjoyed to be reunited with them.
• Sadly, in her previous life, her heart and mind were consumed by Terry, that vile man.
• Soon after rejoining the Currans, she married into the Wilsons.
• She gave all her love and loyalty to Terry.
• In the end, she faced a tragic death.
• Her father severed ties with the Wilsons, ending a friendship that had lasted for decades, and they never spoke again.
• Her mother worried endlessly, losing sleep night after night, and her once radiant face became etched with wrinkles.
• She had been ungrateful!
• Elaine clenched her fists.
• In this life, all she wanted was to stay close to her parents and be their precious little girl.
• As for the Wilsons, they could stay far away.
• "Mom, Dad, I'm still young. I don't want to be married. I want to cancel this marriage," she repeated, her eyes brimming with tears.
• "I see it's not that you don't want to marry, but that you've finally come to your senses.
• "You're not fit to marry Terry!" Maya remarked.
• Her hair had turned white, her face was etched with deep lines, and a cane leaned against her side.
• Though she was at an age where she should have been enjoying her golden years, there was no trace of gentleness in her demeanor.
• She was stern and unforgiving toward Elaine.
• However, when she turned her gaze, her expression softened as she looked approvingly at the girl beside her.
• Patting her hand, she said, "My dear Alora, you and Terry are truly destined to be together."