Chapter 25 Shawn couldnt deny it what bothered him the most wasnt the events unfolding around him , but Elaines attitude .
It had completely changed from what it used to be .
And the drastic shift left Shawn feeling unmoored , unable to adjust .
In the back of his mind , Shawn couldnt help p but wonder , Has Elaine really decided to sever ties with the family ? Is that why shes so distant now ? Because Elaine didnt care anymore , nothing they did , as her brothers , seemed to affect her in the slightest .
When Shawn first heard about Kingsley , he was stunned and unable to believe it .
But Elaines calm , indifferent expression betrayed nothing not joy , not sorrow .
Her emotions were buried so deeply that his initial disbelief turned into a cold , hostile laugh .
Shawns immediate reaction was fear that if Elaine married well , she would look down on Bianca or even use it as an excuse to bully her .
Shawn warned , his tone sharp , Elaine , dont think just because Kingsley proposed and wants to marry you , youre suddenly the future Mrs.
Morgan : and can start acting all high and mighty .
Let me remind you youre still just a daughter of the Yeats family for now .
Even if you do become Mrs.
Morgan someday , dont even think about stepping all over Bianca or trying to make her life difficult .
Because if you do , well make sure you pay for it .
Got it ? Shawn intended it as both a warning and a reality check As soon as Shawns words landed , Harlans expression shifted , alarm written all over his face .
Shawn ! Just stop already , would you ? Harlan interrupted , his voice carrying a max of urgency and frustration , as though he was desperate to stop Shawn from saying anything more hurtful .
In this delicate moment , Shawns harsh words felt like pouring fuel onto a fire .
Harlans breathing quickened , and he didnt dare look directly at Elaine , afraid of what he might see in her reaction Shawn , clueless about the undercurrents in the room , only frowned at Harlan , confused by his sudden outburst .
But Elaine simply stood there , calm and unmoved , a faint smile on her lips as she shook her head slightly .
Shawn , Elaine said softly , her tone steady .
I hope you listen carefully because this is the last time Ill call you that .
Then Elaine laughed a strange , almost chilling sound yet she looked as radiant as ever , her beauty undiminished .
Her reaction left Shawn uneasy , though he couldnt quite put his finger on why .
Something about her felt off Whats that supposed to mean ? Shawn asked , his voice low .
Shawn was reminded , oddly , of the first time Elaine had come home .
Back then , hed refused to let her call him her brother .
And now , here she was , telling him this was the last time she ever would .
It means nothing .
Elaine replied , her voice calm but resolute .
Tm just reclaiming my rightful place .
From now on , you wont have to deal with the discomfort of hearing me call you my brother because it wont happen again .
Elaine continued , When I marry Kingsley , well be strangers .
My time in the Years household has been nothing more than a temporary stay .
And since well be strangers , youll have no right to tell me what to do .
Whatever I choose to do , even if I really did make life hard for Bianca , it wouldnt concern you .
From this moment on , were done .
Completely Elaines words hit like a hammer .
Even Harlan felt a deep unease as her declaration echoed in the room , her tone so cold and absolute .
And Shawn , for once , was left speechless , struggling to believe his cars Harlan opened his mouth , desperate to say something to defuse the tension .
But the unyielding determination in Elaines expression stopped him .
He scratched his head in frustration , a sense of helplessness setting over him .
How does it come to this ? Harlan thought bitterly .
Shes our sister how could things have spiraled so far out of control ? Meanwhile , Shawn nearly laughed out loud , his lips curling into a tight , angry smirk .
When has she become so defiant , so combative ? he thought .
All Shawn had wanted was to keep her grounded , to stop her from getting carried away .
But instead , Elaine had turned the tables on him , severing ties completely .
1/3 ex D Dreame Read Romance … Download 3:30 PM Chapter 25 Shawn couldnt believe her audacity .
Is this her way of drawing attention to herself ? he thought .
Then Shawn thought back to how Elaine used to act getting into fights , hanging out with local troublemakers , doing whatever she could to get noticed .
And now , here she was , rejecting him outright .
Shawn thought grimly , recalling how much hed hated hearing her call him brother when she first arrived .
And yet , somehow , it didnt feel like a victory Suddenly .
Shawns mood became indescribably subtle and complex .
He muttered .
This is what I wanted , isnt it ? Dont want this suddenly younger sister to cling to me and call me brother , as it feels annoying and unfamiliar .
Fine .
Just dont regret this later .
With that , Shawn turned and walked out , his expression cold and unyielding .
To him , Bianca would always be his sister .
But Shawn had no idea that regret would never belong to Elaine it would belong to him .
Elaine watched him leave , her expression serene , even faintly amused .
His exit felt like a weight had lifted from her shoulders , leaving her strangely light Harlan ! Harlan called out , his voice tinged with urgency , still trying to stop Shawn .
He didnt want regret to haunt Shawn .
Because , deep down , he could tell that Elaine had truly changed .
The way Elaine spoke , the way she carried herself it all felt unsettlingly real .
And Harlan feared that everything she said , every word of finality .

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was no longer just a fleeting outburst .
Were done .
The weight of those words pressed heavily on Harlans chest , echoing the time Elaine had told him she wanted to cut all connections with the Yeats family .
And now , Elaine had said it again declaring that her stay in the family home was temporary and that once she married into the Morgan family .
shed become nothing more than a stranger to them all Everything about Elaine lately had made Harlan uneasy .
But Shawn didnt stop to listen .
Without so much as a backward glance , he walked out , leaving Harlans words hanging in the air .
As Shawns footsteps faded , Elaine felt as though the room had been swept clean of suffocating tension .
The air around her seemed fresher , and lighter , and she couldnt help but feel an odd sense of joy .
Elaines heart , once so soft and vulnerable , had hardened into concrete .
And now , seeing the way Shawn had stormed off , clearly infuriated by her words , she allowed the faintest smirk to curve her lips before her expression fell back into its calm , unbothered state Elaine , Harlan called after Shawn had gone , his voice hesitant .
His conflicted gaze landed on her .
Do you really like Kingsley ? Elaine looked at him , surprised by the question Does it matter whether I do or not she asked , her tone almost dismissive .
Of course it matters ! Harlan exclaimed , his voice rising with emotion .
You should only marry him if you love him .
If you dont ..
youll never be happy .
Harlan suddenly felt a wave of fear rising in his chest .
What if Elaine is only choosing to marry Kingsley to leave the Years Family with a legitimate Harlan had heard about Kingsleys reputation .
On paper , the man seemed perfect , with wealth , status , and power , but his name also carried darker whispers .
People said he was volatile , obsessive , and brooding .
Could anyone really find happiness in marrying a man like that Happy ! Elaine repeated , as though tasting the word for the first time .
Then she let out a short , humorless laugh .
I dont even know what that is .
But I do know one thing leaving this house will be the closest Ive ever come to it.
Elaines voice was calm , her tone devoid of any noticeable emotion .
This wasnt a statement meant to provoke or dramatize .
It was simply how she saw the world , as plain and matter of fact as stating the sky was blue .
But to Harlan , her words carried the naivety of someone who didnt fully grasp the gravity of what she was doing .
Elaine sounded like a girl blinded by her desperation for freedom , entirely oblivious to the consequences of marrying a man like Kingsley , Elaine might not understand what such a marriage entailed , but what she did know and what she clung to was that marrying Kingsley would finally give her the freedom to leave the Yeats family behind .
Then Elaine would be able to walk away from her brothers , from their mother , and from the home that had never truly felt like one .
To her , that was the most straightforward version of happiness she could imagine .
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