Once Cast-Off Wife Now Untouchable Queen novel Chapter 404

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At two in the afternoon, Tyrone arrived at the small rental apartment where the Reids were living.

Warren and Miriam welcomed him into the living room.

Tyrone set down the metal case in his hand and pushed it toward them. “Warren, Miriam, I bought back your family’s jewelry. It belongs to you again.”

The couple exchanged a surprised look. Miriam opened the case to check, and sure enough–it was their family’s heirloom, the imperial emerald set.

She closed the case, then gently pushed it back toward him. “Tyrone, we already sold it. You paid to redeem it, so it’s yours now. We can’t take it back.”

Tyrone hesitated, then asked quietly, “Warren, Miriam, can you tell me why Aella suddenly called off the engagement?”

Seeing their hesitant faces, he added firmly, “Please. I want the truth.”

Warren sighed. “Tyrone, you come from a great family, and we’ve always liked you. But Aella’s our only daughter–we’ve spoiled her. If she says she doesn’t want to marry, we can’t force her.”

Miriam spoke softly. “Aella didn’t lie to you. The reason she gave us is the same one she gave you. She just wants to focus on her career for now, and honestly, that’s not a bad thing. She started her new job at Westside Hospital today.”

Tyrone lowered his gaze, hiding the emotion in his eyes.

So Aella really went straight to the hospital to start work.

Miriam continued, “Warren and I wanted her to stay home a bit longer, too. She only just graduated, after all.”

Tyrone said earnestly, “Warren, Miriam, if you’re worried about her, she can keep living here after the wedding. I’ll fully support her career. I won’t let her suffer, I promise.”

His words touched them deeply, but they still didn’t want to decide for Aella.

Warren sighed again. “Tyrone, Aella isn’t your match. Let fate take its course.”

Miriam nodded. “We appreciate your kindness, but take the jewelry back for now. Whether it’s returned or not–let Aella decide.”

Since Warren had made his stance clear, Tyrone could only nod.

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“In that case,” he said, “I’ll keep it safe for now. If you ever change your minds, I’ll bring it right

over.”

If even her parents wouldn’t take it, there was no way Aella would.

Still, he needed to test his suspicion one last time.

Tyrone left their apartment with a heavy heart.

Once inside his car, he lit a cigarette.

After finishing it, he said to the driver, “Take me to West District.”

Over an hour later, the black Bentley stopped by the curb outside Westside Hospital.

Through the car window, Tyrone spotted Aella walking toward the street with her classmate, Kayla.

He hesitated but decided not to get out or disturb her.

Aella and Kayla stood on the sidewalk, waiting for another friend.

Kayla said, “You’re still so young. If you get married now, you’ll be stuck serving your husband’s family, dealing with all their drama, and then end up taking care of a baby. How would you ever have a life of your own?”

Aella nodded seriously. “You’re right. I’ve finally come to my senses.”

Kayla linked arms with her. “You’ve been head over heels for Mr. Tyrone all these years–like the most loyal simp ever. What changed your mind?”

Aella lowered her eyes and replied casually, “When you keep giving and never get anything back, you get tired. One day, I just woke up and realized I didn’t want to keep torturing myself.”

Kayla took the chance to push further. “Yeah, Mr. Tyrone’s handsome and powerful, but he’s made you give up everything for him. That alone is enough reason not to marry him. A man like that will only ruin your life!”

Aella nodded in agreement. “Don’t worry. If I ever marry again, it’ll be someone who’ll me, care about me, and treat me right.”

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She would never let her past life repeat itself.

Kayla grinned. “Well, everyone says the fastest way to get over an ex is to find someone new. You said you’re seeing someone, right? Who is he? When did it start? How long have you two been dating?”

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Aella smirked and turned the question around. “You first. Tell me how things are going with your boyfriend, and then I’ll tell you who my new guy is.”

Just then, a white sedan honked and pulled up beside them. Laughing and teasing each other, the two girls got in and drove off.

Moments later, the black Bentley’s window lowered slightly.

Tyrone sat inside, replaying every word of their conversation in his head. His fingers brushed absently against the fabric of his suit pants, the tension in his body hard to hide.

Things like this don’t happen overnight–it takes time to build up.

He could almost convince himself now. Aella hadn’t come back from another life.

He’d imagined it.

Her sudden decision to call off the engagement must’ve come from her friends‘ influence. She probably resented Ralph and Edwin, felt disappointed in him, and, with her friends pushing her, she decided to walk away.

But when he remembered Kayla’s words-“The fastest way to forget an ex is to find someone new“-a restless unease settled deep in Tyrone’s chest.

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