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    In every other challenge, William never feared failure. But with her… it was different.


    Ste extended her hand slowly. “Yes, I do.”


    Even if the world said marriage wasplicated, filled with challenges beyond affection, Ste wanted to be William’s wife at that very moment. Whatever obstaclesy ahead, as long as she had him, she could face anything.


    William’s hand trembled slightly as he slipped the ring onto her finger. Then he pulled her close, holding her tightly.


    Under the starry sky, they shared a deep, tender kiss, the twinkling stars above seeming to shine just for them.


    The following morning, Ste went back to the Carter estate to tell Karson and Lance the exciting news.


    Lance grinned, giving her a yful punch on the shoulder. “Well, William’s a keeper. You two really fit together.”


    Karson nodded, looking relieved. “Honestly, seeing you this happy… it’s a weight off my mind. Don’t worry, we’ll support the wedding all the way.”


    The entire Carter household buzzed with excitement, and Lance and Karson immediately started nning the wedding. Ste sank onto the sofa, feeling warm yet mildly overwhelmed as she watched them.


    But in the corner of the room, Nina’s expression fell as she processed the news.


    Forcing a smile, she murmured, “Congrats, Ste.”


    However, before Ste could respond, Nina mumbled something about having a headache and quickly left the house.


    The moment Nina stepped into her bedroom, something inside her snapped.


    With a wild swing of her arm, she sent every bottle on her vanity flying. ss shattered across the floor, and makeup spilled like blood over the tiles.


    She stood there, breathing hard, staring at her reflection in the mirror.


    Her eyes were red—unhinged, burning with something close to madness.


    Everything she had wed and schemed for, Ste had gotten without lifting a finger.


    Ste survived Erebus. Ste got William. Ste was about to have the perfect life.


    Downstairs, the crash echoed through the house. Daniel and Norene rushed up the stairs. When they stepped into the room, the destruction spoke for itself.


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    Norene’s face fell. “Nina… why are you doing this to yourself again?”


    Daniel rubbed his temples, exasperated. Norene approached gently. “William and Ste genuinely love each other. It’s over. You need to let go before you destroy yourself.”


    It wasn’t that Norene had never dreamed of William as her son-inw—of course she had. But after everything Nina had done, the Carters were only grateful William hadn’t thrown their daughter in prison. They knew better than to expect anything more.


    She just wanted her daughter to stay out of trouble.


    Daniel added, trying to sound reasonable, “Aren’t you seeing that Mitchell kid? People say he’s serious about you. There are plenty of men out there. Haven’t you caused enough chaos already?”


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