The Broken-hearted She And The Icy He (Lily and John) novel Chapter 686

**TITLE: My Wife 686**
**Chapter 686: The Double Engagement**

The atmosphere in the room was charged with tension, and the air felt thick with unspoken words. “My grandson’s wife cannot be a troublemaker!” Victor’s voice boomed, a steely edge to his tone. “Since you’ve already married that malicious Marilyn, we are cutting all ties now!” His declaration echoed, leaving no room for argument.

Grace, equally incensed, shot back, her eyes blazing with indignation. “Don’t you dare bring that pest back here to disgust us! I’m genuinely worried that you two will manage to kill me before my time!” Her words dripped with exasperation, revealing her deep-seated disdain for Marilyn.

Ivan stood frozen, his mind racing. Victor, usually the epitome of tact, was acting out of character. Why would he knowingly introduce Marilyn into this already volatile situation when he was well aware of the elders’ contempt for her? Ivan felt a surge of frustration bubbling within him, ready to unleash a torrent of criticism aimed at Victor. But then, a sudden realization struck him like lightning.

The girl Victor was holding, hand-in-hand, was not that troublemaker Marilyn—it was Adeline!

In disbelief, Ivan pinched his thigh hard enough to feel the sting, rubbing his eyes vigorously before turning his gaze back to the scene unfolding before him. There, standing gracefully in the living room, was Adeline, her hand clasped firmly in Victor’s. The sight was a breath of fresh air, a stark contrast to the repugnant image of Marilyn.

Could it be true? Had Victor actually managed to extricate himself from Marilyn’s clutches and find solace in Adeline’s embrace?

A radiant smile broke across Ivan’s face, illuminating the tension in the room. “Grandpa! Grandma! Mom! Dad! You need to stop yelling at Victor!” His voice rang out, a clarion call of excitement. “Victor didn’t bring back Marilyn! He came back holding Adeline’s hand!”

The elders, startled by Ivan’s sudden outburst, turned their gazes toward the pair. Their expressions morphed from shock to disbelief as they processed the scene before them. Victor hadn’t returned with that pest; it was Adeline, the girl they had always admired.

Yet, a flicker of concern crossed their faces. Adeline was already in love with someone else and pregnant. Why would she even consider accepting Victor?

Despite the complexities of the situation, they couldn’t shake the feeling that Victor was the one who had hit the jackpot. How could two individuals with seemingly no connection end up together in such a miraculous twist of fate?

“Grandpa! Grandma! Mom! Dad! I did not marry Marilyn,” Victor interjected, his voice steady and filled with conviction. “Thanks to Lily, who recognized Adeline’s lucky charm, I discovered the truth. The girl who saved me when I was drugged was Adeline, not Marilyn.”

A wave of astonishment washed over the elders as Victor continued. “Marilyn had impersonated a hotel staff member that morning, tricking Adeline into opening the door. She drugged Adeline and made me believe she was the one who had saved me and gotten pregnant, forcing me to take responsibility. I never had feelings for her—in fact, I despise her. Thankfully, the truth is finally out.”

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