Chapter 50, in a strange environment.
Adeline's heart pounded in her chest as she stared at Scott, who was gripping her arm with a force that made her wince.
"Let me go, Scott!" she shouted, her voice echoing down the street.
The intensity of the moment hung in the air, a confrontational years in the making.
And with that, the world seemed to hold its breath, waiting to see what would happen next.
Scott’s face twisted with anger and desperation. “You don’t understand, Adeline. I can’t let you marry William. You belong with me.”
She struggled against his hold. “No, Scott. You had your chance, and you chose Rosalia. Now, let me go. I’m marrying William, and there’s nothing you can do about it.”
Scott’s eyes darkened. “We’ll see about that.” He yanked her toward his car, ignoring her
