"Anyway, Mom didn't want to hear it. You had to meet Adrian today! Remember, you had to make us happy, Bella. This marriage would make both families happy and secure your future. If you didn't obey Mom, then ... then Mom wouldn't want to see you again!"
That was my mom's final words before she left the room with a flushed face after arguing with me—no, she did not even answer my question and instead attacked me back about how I was not obedient as a daughter after being raised well all this time.
After my mom left, I fell silent, staring blankly at the floor.
"Lady …”
My hand spontaneously rose, stopping Rory from saying more.
"Leave me alone," I said with a cold face.
I just did not want to face someone right now. I just wanted to be alone.
Rory knew this bad habit of mine and list
