She Moved On and Glowed Up — Now Her Ex-Husband and Son Want Her Forgiveness Novel

The evening of the gala arrived before she knew it . Nora wore a jacquard lace gown with a soft , ladylike flair , a ribbon tied at her left shoulder . Her long hair fell loose , framing a fresh , radiant face . Beside her , Jodi was striking in a royal blue bodycon dress that showed off her figure , elegant yet bold . The moment they stepped into the venue , heads turned . Scanning the crowd , Nora didn't see Jennifer Tanner yet , so she and Jodi started mingling with other VIP guests . In the middle of polite conversation , Nora felt a gaze on her . She glanced over casually - and froze .

It was Travis . His expression was cool , his eyes sharp with disapproval , as if she had no business being here . She frowned slightly . In her previous life , he hadn't even shown up to this event . What was he doing here now ? Still , she turned back to her conversation without missing a beat . Half a lap around the room later , her throat felt dry . She pulled Jodi toward the drinks table and poured herself a glass of water . " Nora ? It really is you ! " The voice was all sugar and ice . Lily's gaze swept over her and Jodi before she smiled faintly .

" Everyone here tonight is someone important in Wellford City . If you wanted to come , you could have just told me . No need to trouble other people . " Nora had already guessed Lily might be here after spotting Travis , so she wasn't surprised to see her . And so what if Lily came ? Nora was determined to win Jennifer over , and she wasn't about to let anyone take her away . " Tell you ? " Nora's tone was cool . " You didn't even make the top twenty in the design competition . What makes you think you should be worrying about me , the first - place winner ?

" Jodi , realizing this was the Yates family's pampered daughter and sensing her hostility , jumped in without hesitation . " Exactly . Our Nora was personally invited by Horizon as the champion . That's not the same as sneaking in through the back door . " The tag - team jab drained the color from Lily's face . She quickly slipped into her favorite role - helpless victim . " Nora , how could you say that to me ? If I hadn't gotten sick before the competition , my score wouldn't have been that low . You know that , but you still say things that make people misunderstand . I ... I ...

" Her voice trembled as her eyes filled with tears . The socialites who had come with her immediately closed ranks . " So you're the Nora who's always bullying Lily . No wonder you've changed so much after a few years . You've been picking on her since you got back - first stealing her spot in the competition , then her jewelry , and finally her fiancé . You're no better than a scavenger . " " First place or not , people like you don't belong in our circle . You grew up in the gutter . Don't think you can climb your way into our world . " " That's right .

Lily's been the jewel of the Yates family since she was born . Who do you think you are , daring to bully her right in front of us ? " " Tsk . And after taking so much from her , you still show up in knockoff couture . If it were me , I'd be too ashamed to show my 1/2 face . But you stand here like nothing's wrong - absolutely shameless . " +25 Bonus At first , Jodi was shocked Nora had any connection to the Yates family , but the more she listened , the darker her expression became . She was about to argue back when Nora caught her arm . " Don't . " Jodi stamped her foot in frustration .

Lily waited until the jeers died down before speaking again , her voice soft and deliberate . " Don't talk about her like that . I may have grown up with our parents ' love , but Nora is their real biological daughter . Whatever she wants , I should give her . If she can make Travis and Quinton happy , then I'll do whatever it takes . " Her words drew another wave of sympathy from the socialites - along with a pointed reminder . " That's right . She already has a child . And instead of staying home with them , she shows up here dressed like this . What exactly is she trying to do ?

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