Chapter 177
Chapter 177:
Rylie let out a light sigh and patiently explained, “The Dury family isn’t as respectable as you think. Their so-called ‘fine young man’ was dating me while sneaking around with Stacey. He wanted to string us both along — sisters, no less. Would you honestly accept that p>
At those words, Selah’s face turned red with anger. Hands trembling, she snatched up the broom from the corner and stormed toward the Dury family. “Leave! All of you, get out of my house! How dare you treat me like a fool p>
Fred ducked awkwardly, flustered as he tried to defend himself. “Wait, please… Let me explain p>
“Enough with your lies!” Selah swung the broom again, faster than anyone expected from someone her age. “If you think you can bully Rylie, you’ll have to deal with me first p>
With Selah’s fierce resolve, the Dury family was thrown out completely — along with several large boxes of proposal gifts.
Rylie looked them in the eye and warned, “Don’t come near me again. If you do, I won’t hold back next time p>
The Dury family finally gathered their things and left in silence. Their departure didn’t go unnoticed — several neighbors witnessed the scene.
Evie Clayton, who always loved a spectacle, stood at the door snacking and remarked, “Those gifts add up to a few million. Rylie, why won’t you agree to such a good family? If you marry into them, you won’t have to struggle keeping that little pharmacy afloat. You’d be living the good life p>
Rylie paused at the door before closing it and said calmly, “A man who can’t be faithful won’t bring happiness, no matter how rich he is p>
Evie scoffed. “Marriage is just about daily life. As long as there’s money, what’s the big deal? All men stray. Just turn a blind eye. Everyone knows you were kicked out of the Kirk family, and your engagement was broken off. Life can’t be easy now p>
Not everyone knew Rylie had become the granddaughter of a powerful business magnate — news didn’t spread as fast outside the elite circles.
Before Rylie could reply, Selah came out, her expression sharp. “Money isn’t everything. True happiness comes from love and respect. If he truly loves and protects her, that’s all that matters p>
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Rylie couldn’t stand women who gossiped and dragged others down. She cut in suddenly, saying, “Didn’t your daughter marry into a family that moved here from another city? New money, right? How’s that going p>
Just then, another neighbor, Leona Ruiz, strolled by with a basket of vegetables and chimed in, “She came back the other day asking for money. That so-called rich husband has a mistress, and rumor says she’s pregnant with a son. He’s showering her with gifts too p>
Evie’s face darkened at once. “What nonsense are you spouting p>
Leona didn’t back down. “You don’t want people talking about you, but you’re quick to badmouth Rylie just because HaloFlow Pharmacy charges a little more for your medicine? Those same medicines cost twice as much at big chain stores. HaloFlow raised prices just a bit, and you start spreading rumors p>
Evie’s face flushed with anger. “I didn’t start any p>
“Rumors! It’s all in the news — plain as day. Rylie’s an abandoned woman with a broken engagement. In our village, that’s unwanted. The Dury family wants to marry her, and I’m just looking out for her p>