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 .

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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 .