A Love by Chance novel

---- Chapter 21 Having been informed that Howard and Matilda had returned to the country today, Edmund immediately rushed to the Sorenson residence. Upon entering the residence and informing them of his identity , Edmund noticed the palpable change in Howard and Matilda's demeanor. It further solidified his conviction that the Sorenson family would never approve of Herman's marriage to Selena. "T would just like to inform you that I'll be bringing Selena back with me, Mr. and Mrs. Sorenson.

I would just like to resolve our matters privately as husband and wife, so there's no need to get Mr. Herman involved." Having said that, Edmund extended his hand to Selena and added, "Let's go home, Selena." Selena had never expected Edmund to seek out Howard and Matilda. He even brazenly claimed that he was her husband before them. If she had any sense of dignity left, even if she refused to go with Edmund, she would never stay at the Sorenson residence again.

Yet, before Selena could react, Matilda poured a hot cup of tea directly over Edmund's head, exclaiming, " You're the most shameless person I've ever seen! It's clear that Selena is no longer married to you. How ---- dare you mention that you're her husband?

Have you no recollection of your misdeeds in these past five years?" Even though she had postponed her return with Herman due to certain circumstances , Matilda was privy to the events happening back in the country and the extent of Selena's suffering over the past five years. If it weren't for the fact that she wanted to help Selena vent her anger, she would have had Edmund forcibly removed upon his arrival. Edmund was taken aback by Howard and Matilda's response.

He quickly composed himself after a moment's hesitation and retorted, "In any case, Selena and I had been married for five years. She and I had only gotten divorced not long ago, yet Herman has already announced his engagement to Selena. Isn't that a bit unseemly ? Have you even considered how this could tarnish Selena's reputation?" Having said that, the atmosphere became palpably tense, as if time itself had paused.

Selena, finding his statement rather incredulous, couldn't help but burst out laughing. She couldn't believe that Edmund, of all people, would actually be concerned about her reputation. He had allowed those people around him to mock her as his lapdog, and he never once came to her defense. He later even forced her to strip for Claire's sake and ---- allowed those humiliating photos to be spread across the internet. Why hadn't he cared about her reputation back then?

Selena , abandoning her usual composure , retorted with biting sarcasm, "You and I are already divorced, Edmund. Am I supposed to stay single for the next three years because of you? Do you really think I hada good reputation when I was with you, Edmund?" Edmund, as if recalling a certain memory, turned pale, his eyes betraying a hint of guilt. He paid no attention to Howard and Matilda's presence and hastily pleaded with Selena, saying, "I know it was all my fault, Selena.

"T've already had all those photos removed from the internet, and I've already dealt with those people who have mistreated you in the past. I swear I won't let anyone harm you again, so let's start over again." Selena responded indifferently, "If you genuinely recognized your errors, you wouldn't have appeared before me." Howard, who had been observing the situation from the side, also adopted a stern expression and said, ' Selena is a member of the Sorenson family!

You're no longer married to her, so don't you dare use your past marriage to Selena to make a fuss. If I catch wind of any rumors about Selena, I won't let you get away with it!" a