When His Perfect Mask Shattered I Awoke (Anneliese) novel Chapter 524

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Pepper leaned in closer to Gianna, her voice soft yet firm as she attempted to quell the rising storm within her friend. “Gianna, listen to me. You are the heiress of the Malone family. Why would you even think about confronting a woman like Anneliese head-on? Without Old Mr. Fullbuster’s endorsement, she’s nothing more than a jester in this grand play of high society. Trust me, they will eventually push her out of their circle. There’s no need for you to rush into this.”

Navigating the treacherous waters of high society had never been a simple task, especially when it came to securing a good marriage.

Wendy and Adrian had once burned with a passion that resembled wildfire, and Wendy had truly believed that she would find love in her marriage. But, as fate would have it, her dreams had been dashed, leaving her heart shattered and alone.

Anneliese, on the other hand, bore the heavy burden of a divorce, her body marked by scars that made the prospect of motherhood seem like a distant dream.

She lacked even the capabilities that Wendy had possessed at that time. When Wendy had married Adrian, she had already been carrying their child, Steven.

Had that not been the case, Adrian’s father would never have allowed her into their prestigious family.

Jonathan had rushed to secure the marriage license with Anneliese before even informing the rest of the family. This only fueled the resentment that the Fullbuster family would undoubtedly harbor against her; her journey within their world was bound to be fraught with obstacles.

The outcome of this tangled web of relationships felt as if it had already been etched into stone.

“I can’t stand her! I absolutely hate her!” Gianna burst out, her frustration evident as she shook Pepper’s arm in a fit of anger.

Pepper gently pinched Gianna’s cheek, a motherly gesture meant to calm her. “You mustn’t make things more difficult for her, especially in Mr. Fullbuster’s presence. No matter the circumstances, she is his wife, and he will always defend her reputation.”

“Lucky b*tch. Some people are just born with all the advantages, aren’t they? Divorced, yet she still manages to marry Jonathan,” Gianna retorted bitterly, unable to shake the feeling that Anneliese was no different than Jessica.

A shadow passed over Pepper’s eyes, her expression darkening slightly. “Yes, she certainly has her share of luck.”

Just then, Jonathan descended the staircase, and his eyes fell upon Wendy, who was lost in thought by the floor-to-ceiling windows of the sitting room.

“Madam Chalmont,” he greeted her, his voice warm yet filled with concern.

Wendy’s gaze remained fixed outside, her mind seemingly adrift in distant memories, as if she hadn’t heard him at all.

As Jonathan stepped closer, the sound of his footsteps seemed to break the spell, causing Wendy to startle slightly and bring her focus back to the present moment.

He noticed she was clutching a yellowed piece of paper, which appeared to be some kind of medical test result. Before he could discern its contents, Wendy swiftly folded it and tucked it away, as if hiding a secret.

“Why are you down here? I may not know all the details of what she went through, but it must have been terrifying. Right now, you should be with her, offering your comfort,” he urged, concern etched on his face.

Though Anneliese had not shared every detail with Wendy, the wounds that marred her body and the frantic way she had jumped into Wendy’s car spoke volumes. Wendy could piece together the fragments of Anneliese’s ordeal.