The Almighty Alpha Wins Back His Rejected Mate
Chapter 1677

I felt a pang of guilt.

I didn’t want to inflict pain on Andrew.

He had been a pillar of support, a guardian to both Abby and me.

Without him, we might not have survived.

“I’m sorry, Andrew,” I apologized earnestly, my remorse evident.

“I can be quite stubborn when I’ve made up my mind.

But rest assured, even though I can’t truly be your fiancee, I’m willing to maintain the charade until Shirley and Veronica relent.

”

He let out a deep sigh.

“Debra, it’s more complicated than you realize.

”

His gaze drifted to the passing scenery outside the car window, fleeting reflections dancing in his deep-set eyes before dissolving into the depths.

When he turned back to me, his eyes held a renewed intensity, capturing my reflection within them.

Perplexed, I inquired, “What do you mean?”

Andrew’s demeanor grew solemn.

“If we persist with this facade, Shirley might be deceived, but Veronica won’t be.

She’s sharp and possesses keen observational skills.

She’ll undoubtedly detect the discrepancy.

”

Doubting his assertion, I questioned, “How is that possible? We’ve successfully maintained the facade thus far.

”

Andrew clarified, “It’s not as straightforward as it appears.

To spare you needless worry, I’ve kept this from you, but Veronica has harbored doubts about our engagement for some time.

She’s been testing us, probing whether our relationship is genuine.

That is why I’ve been asking the butler about you, ensuring our performance as an engaged couple remains convincing.

”

Suddenly, everything clicked into place.

“I understand now.

”

His timely interventions during moments of crisis weren’t mere coincidences; they were responses to Veronica’s suspicions.

He continued, “Furthermore, remember when you were abducted to the border of the two worlds? Veronica is aware of Caleb’s role in rescuing you.

She’s begun to suspect that he might be your true mate.

”

I was taken aback.

Veronica’s perceptiveness was truly remarkable.

It was unsettling.

Urgently, I asked, “What should we do? Given Veronica’s suspicions, how can we validate our engagement to her satisfaction?”

After deliberation, Andrew proposed, “The solution is straightforward.

We must organize an official engagement ceremony to cement our betrothal.

”

Debra’s POV:

I was completely caught off guard.

An official engagement party?

Wouldn’t that twist turn our pretend engagement into reality?

“Absolutely not!” I dismissed the notion without hesitation.

Andrew explained, “Debra, please don’t misunderstand.

The engagement party is merely a facade for public eyes.

You’re free to depart whenever you want, and I won’t impede you.

Moreover, you’ve recently had a falling-out with Caleb, haven’t you? The engagement party would serve as an ideal cloak, ensuring your safety within the witch clan without arousing any suspicion.

”