Chapter 874
Chapter 873:
Milton’s voice sharpened as he leaned forward. “Cole’s already promised himself to Wanda, and sooner or later, the Evans family will drag Eva back into the fold. Elliana, I can’t understand this. You’re a decisive soul who cuts ties when something is wrong. Why would you degrade yourself for Cole? Even setting Eva aside, how can you stomach the fact that Cole was tied up with Wanda p>
Elliana didn’t falter. “That engagement is built on a misunderstanding. He’s only proposed to Wanda because he thought she was the Campbell family’s daughter. Now that I’m home—the real daughter—his fiancée is supposed to be me, not her p>
Her explanation only stirred more confusion from Arthur and Milton, which quickly hardened into fury. What right did Cole have to treat the Campbell family’s daughter like a contract to be claimed? How dare he assume he could simply reach out and take Elliana as though she were part of a bargain?
A faint, weary smile tugged at her lips as she caught their stormy looks. “I know you don’t like hearing this, and I can’t spell out all the reasons just yet. But I’m asking you to believe me. I know exactly what I’m doing and who I’m choosing. Cole and I are destined to be together—please give us your blessing p>
She truly meant her words. She and Cole were meant for each other. What else could explain it? No matter the twists, no matter the years, they always found their way back to each other. Bound by his mother’s supposed dying wish, Cole had been required to marry the Campbell daughter. And fate, cruel and kind all at once, had revealed that Elliana was the Campbell family’s real and long-lost daughter. Even if his memories never returned, it wouldn’t matter. They could start over and still create a life worth cherishing.
Her words faded into the heavy silence that settled between the three of them. At last, Milton broke the quiet.
Milton’s voice softened as he spoke. “Elliana, if that’s what you’ve chosen, I’ll respect it. I trust that you know how to live your life, and no matter what path you take, I’ll stand behind you p>
Gratitude welled up in her eyes as Elliana answered, “Thank you p>
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Then, Elliana turned her gaze toward Arthur.
Arthur stayed quiet for a while, his brows pressed together in thought. At last, he released a heavy sigh. “I’ll accept your decision as well. But hear me out, Eliana. You’re my daughter, and I won’t let you walk into harm’s way. If Cole ever fails you, I’ll bring you home right away, no matter what it takes p>
A radiant smile spread across Elliana’s face. “Thank you, Dad. I swear I’ll find happiness p>
With everything out in the open and her relationship with Cole finally blessed by her father and brother, Elliana felt a wave of pure joy wash over her.
Because the time wasn’t right to announce Elliana as the long-lost Campbell daughter, she remained upstairs. Later that evening, once Milton’s arrangements were in place, she quietly slipped out of Harmony Estate.
Knowing Eva had spies watching, Elliana wound her way through side streets and back roads once she left Harmony Estate. Only when she was certain she had shaken off any tails did she finally head back to Rosewood Villa.
When her car reached the gates, another vehicle slowed to a stop right beside hers at the same moment.
Jason climbed out, tall and composed, his presence impossible to miss. Through her open window, he offered a faint smile.
From her seat, Elliana studied him closely. The face before her stirred no memory she could place. She pushed her door open after a pause, stepping out.
Jason walked closer until only a few feet separated them. His eyes held hers as he said warmly, “You’ve returned p>