Once Cast-Off Wife Now Untouchable Queen novel Chapter 409

Chapter 409 Accused

That afternoon, when Aella came home from work, she found Tyrone and Clyde out on the balcony, carrying her flower pots one by one.

She stopped by the doorway, watching them.

In the past, Tyrone had always been the proud and untouchable one–the kind of man who’d never lift a finger for manual work.

Yet now, he was doing the most ordinary chores.

If Edwin and Ralph saw this, they’d probably be furious.

When Tyrone turned around and saw Aella standing there, his expression softened into something cautious.

Before Aella could say anything, Warren walked over. “Aella, Tyrone’s been helping us move all day. He’s exhausted. Everything’s almost done here. Why don’t you and your mom go buy some groceries and cook something at the new house? Tyrone and I can share a drink tonight.”

Just as Warren finished speaking, the butler from the Winter Estate knocked on the door. “Mr. Tyrone, Mr. Edwin has arranged a dinner at the hotel tonight and has invited Ms. Reid’s family to join him.”

Aella let out a short, cold laugh.

Edwin hadn’t changed one bit–still as overbearing as ever.

She was about to refuse, but Tyrone spoke first. “Go back and tell Grandpa he doesn’t need to do this.”

The butler looked uneasy but didn’t leave. “Mr. Tyrone, Mr. Edwin gave strict orders. Please convince Ms. Reid to attend.”

Warren hesitated, then turned to Tyrone. “Tyrone, we were in the wrong for ending the engagement so suddenly. Even though it’s been a while, we never formally apologized to your parents. Since your grandfather extended an invitation, we should at least meet.”

The butler nodded quickly. “Mr. Reid, I’ll inform Mr. Edwin right away.”

Tyrone’s dark eyes stayed fixed on Aella’s face, unreadable.

Aella stood silently for a moment.

She knew exactly what kind of men the Winters were.

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Even if she refused this time, Edwin would just find another excuse later.

So, she might as well face it now and get everything out in the open.

She pulled Tyrone aside into a separate room. “Tyrone, you can see it yourself. The closer you get to us, the angrier Mr. Edwin becomes. You should stay away from us. It’s better for everyone.”

Tyrone’s voice softened. “Aella, what my family thinks doesn’t represent how I feel.”

He promised, “Don’t worry. I won’t let my family give you or your parents a hard time.”

In his last life, he hadn’t protected her.

In this one, he swore he would never let her suffer again.

But Aella wasn’t convinced. “We’ll see how they act tonight.”

A few hours later, Aella arrived at the hotel with Warren and Miriam.

Tyrone met them at the entrance. “Where’s Clyde?”

Aella shot him a sharp look. “We’re not here for dinner. Why would I bring him?”

Tyrone had no response.

From the doorway, Aella looked into the private dining room. She noticed Raine wasn’t there.

Virginia stood

up from her seat and came over to greet them warmly.

Tyrone invited Warren and Miriam into the private room.

Edwin and Ralph sat there with arrogant, dismissive looks on their faces.

Virginia glanced back at Edwin and Ralph, then sighed in frustration.

Tyrone pulled out chairs for Warren and Miriam. “Warren, Miriam, please, have a seat.”

But before her parents could sit, Aella stepped forward and pushed the chairs back in place.

“From the way Mr. Edwin and Mr. Ralph look,” she said coolly, “it doesn’t seem like we were invited here to eat.”

She turned to Edwin. “We’ll stand. Mr. Edwin, go ahead–say what you need to say.”

Edwin’s sharp eyes landed on her.

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