A Bride’s Revenge: No Longer The Back Up Novel

In the past , Belinda would have been pleased to see such a scene .

Now , however , her expression turned cold .

Martha , why are you just standing there ? Hurry and help Ms.

Torrey downstairs ! Calling her Ms.

Torrey was a clear sign of the distance Belinda now kept .

Before all this , she always addressed Ariana warmly as Ari .

It seemed that after the scandal , Belinda no longer intended to treat Ariana kindly .

Martha rushed forward to support Ariana .

Ariana , anxious to get away from Brian , accepted her help without hesitation .

Brian noticed how eager she was to get out of his arms , not even sparing him a glance , which left a sour feeling in him .

Was it really so unpleasant for her to be carried in his arms ? Ariana stood to one side .

Madam Mackle … I heard you were injured .

Belinda eyed Ariana from head to toe.

She was bruised in many places .

Normally Belinda would be distressed to see her like this , but this time she simply asked , How did you end up at the police station ? Ariana wasnt surprised at all that Belinda zeroed in on tha .

As the matriarch of the Lodge family , Belinda cared deeply about her future granddaughter in laws reputation In their circles , any legal trouble could land someone on the social blacklist .

Even if some feigned politeness , theyd always keep their distance .

Ariana was about to explain when Brian spoke in a casual tone .

I misunderstood Ari .

We just had a little argument , thats all .

A fight doesnt justify ending up at the police station ! Belinda snapped , glaring at Brian .

So what if the Granger familys property was smashed ? What does that have to do with Ms.

Torrey ? Youre right , Grandma .

I realize my mistake .

Thats why I brought Ariana here from the hospital and personally arranged for someone to look after her .

Seeing Brians sincere demeanor , Belinda softened just a little .

She said coldly , You two have already cariceled your engagement .

Its not suitable for Ms.

Torrey to stay here any longer .

She should come with me instead .

Ill see to it that shes well taken care of .

Belindas repeated use of Ms.

Torrey showed she no longer thought of Ariana as a future family member .

Ariana felt secretly glad , but she wasnt naive .

Belinda was likely furious about the bad publicity .

If she moved in with her , who knew what kind of lectures or punishments she might face ? She would rather stay somewhere on her own .

Grandma , actually … Youre right , Madam Mackle .

Since Mr.

Lodge and I ended our engagement , we should keep our distance .

Otherwise , the rumors will continue , and that wouldnt be good for Mr.

Lodge or the Lodge familys reputation .

+25 BONUS Chapter 236 Ariana didnt give Brian a chance to speak .

She continued , The canceled engagement has already caused quite a stir .

Ive already dragged Mr.

Lodge and the Lodge family into this mess , so I wouldnt dare trouble you further , Madam Mackle .

Its perfectly fine for me to return to the Torrey family to recover .

You wish , Brian said , giving Ariana a cold glance .

He could guess what she was thinking.

She just wanted to get away from him .