Swapping a Broken Heart for a New Start novel Chapter 941

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Cynthia’s tone was accusatory. Douglas frowned, his patience wearing thin. “We’ve already said we acknowledge that the engagement was our idea. Dennis has his heart set on someone else and does not want to marry you. That is also a fact, and it has nothing to do with how much time you spend together. Furthermore, if I recall correctly, my father repeatedly created opportunities for you, even arranging for you to go to Harrisburg to bring him back, did he not?”

Dennis Williams’s whereabouts after leaving Cabinda were a mystery. Finding him, let alone gaining entry to his private villa, was nearly impossible for most people. If not for the elder Mr. Williams’s repeated assistance, Cynthia wouldn't have even made it to Harrisburg.

But instead of gratitude, Cynthia was furious. “He never gave me a chance! He wouldn’t even speak more than a few words to me!”

Douglas’s face hardened. “And you think he’ll give you a chance now? You’ve seen each other several times in public since he returned to Cabinda. Has he ever stopped for you? Let me be blunt: we could lock you in a room with Dennis right now, and he still wouldn't give you a second thought. He doesn’t like you. Why must you be like this?”

His words were harsh, but they were the undeniable truth. Cynthia’s face paled, her body trembling with rage. She knew they were right—Dennis clearly didn’t like her—but she couldn’t accept it. She had loved him for so many years, waited for him for so long. Everyone had assumed she would be the future Mrs. Williams. How could she accept it all turning into nothing?