How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue novel Chapter 891

Even if she married into this family, her share would be meager.

But if it were Lucy and Fleming who got together…

That would be an entirely different matter.

She already had her plans, fully aware that Lucy’s feelings for Fleming were real—so as long as everything ended up as they both wanted, nothing else mattered.

As for Esmeralda…

Lucy’s mother let out a soundless, sardonic laugh.

How could she ever outdo her own daughter? Her schemes paled in comparison.

What chance did Esmeralda stand? Just a blunt, headstrong girl—going nowhere fast.

Esmeralda surveyed the growing restlessness among the guests. Grady was still gripping her hand, but she made no move to break away. Instead, she stared straight at the faces of the gathered elite below.

She couldn’t have cared less if, after today, everyone in their circle gossiped about her over dinner.

Her voice rang out, calm and unwavering. “As you see, the groom had something more important to do and didn’t show up.”

Her eyes swept over the room.

That’s when she noticed Alexander, lingering at the entrance, fashionably late. He was too far for her to read the look on his face.

Esmeralda spoke, each word deliberate, as if she were recounting someone else’s scandal. “To be honest, this event never should have taken place. Today, I simply wanted to announce that Fleming and I are officially parting ways.”

The reaction was immediate—shocked whispers raced through the crowd.

Even Grady’s expression was one of disbelief.

Esmeralda’s father stood, uncharacteristically silent, for once not interrupting his daughter.

She showed not a hint of anger—her whole demeanor was detached, as if she were a stranger to herself. “But let’s get one thing straight: the one who ducked his responsibilities and walked away from this with no class or courage was Fleming. If an adult can’t show up or do the decent thing, there’s nothing admirable about that.”

Her comment turned the tables—those who’d just been laughing at Esmeralda for getting stood up suddenly looked less smug.

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