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Stanley shot Gregory a look, signaling him to follow.

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This whole father–in–law vs. son–in–law drama had nothing to do with them. People like them were better off staying out of the scene–no need to get dragged into the chaos or end up as collateral damage.

“Stuff like this is only family business,” Ryan said, completely unfazed. “You’re no longer married to Rebecca -so that makes you just an outsider now.”

Jeffrey shot back casually, “Oh, so you actually admit it.”

Ryan’s brow furrowed. “Admit what?”

“That you’re Rebecca’s father is a secret you don’t want getting out,” Jeffrey said, brave enough to ruffle his feathers. “My connection with her is a lot more honest and upfront.”

Ryan gritted his teeth.

‘Man, this ex–son–in–law is really something else,‘ Ryan thought to himself.

Feeling the tension of the standoff, Stanley hurried Gregory away with him.

“Don’t ever try to pull a stunt like Jeffrey just did,” Stanley cautioned Gregory, still shocked at someone actually confronting their father–in–law like that. “When you’re dealing with your partner’s family, you need to show respect. Acting like that is just asking for trouble.”

Gregory nodded. “Got it.”

‘I’m not stupid,‘ Gregory thought to himself.

“Gregory,” Jeffrey called out just as the two were trying to make their escape.

Gregory instantly shifted gears, all business again, and replied crisply, “Mr. Hanson.”

“Could you check with Rebecca and see if she’s really recognized Mr. Guzman as her father?” Jeffrey said, looking straight at Gregory. “If it’s true, I should probably send something over.”

Gregory nodded. “Got it.”

“Wait,” Ryan called out, stopping them in their tracks.

‘If Rebecca actually heard any of this, that slim one percent chance of her ever accepting me as her dad would drop straight to zero, Ryan couldn’t help but think to himself.

Jeffrey, still in that ridiculous mascot suit, tilted his head and asked, “Mr. Guzman, got any instructions?”

“You’ve got it all wrong. It’s not about her recognizing me—I am Rebecca’s real dad,” Ryan retorted, refusing to back down. He strode right up to Jeffrey and lowered his voice to a whisper by his ear, “You’d better think carefully about whether you really want Gregory to ask her that.”

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completely unfazed. “And

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stare. “Nothing and no one can ever change the fact that I’m

just stood there, eyebrow cocked, waiting for

locking horns with me,” Ryan declared, making it

So what?‘ Ryan thought,

that doesn’t matter to me, Ryan scoffed in his

of a father–in–law? Everyone has to stay

to remarry me, she’s gotta get your blessing first?” Jeffrey said, voice light as a feather–acting all innocent while slyly digging a hole for Ryan to

He just wanted to shut this

just smiled, cool and calm. “Alright

Ryan’s brow furrowed.

he really throwing in the towel that fast?‘ Ryan wondered, a bit

shot back, his voice calm as ever. “You’re way too controlling–haven’t done anything for her, but you still

left

darker, his eyes narrowing

there was someone out there even more shameless and thick–skinned than he

think twice about both her freedom and Rebecca’s before making any choices,” Jeffrey added, his voice still coming from

left

Ryan’s lips. “Looks like you really

should spend your energy figuring out how to win Amelia’s forgiveness and Rebecca’s acceptance,” Jeffrey quipped.

mine.”

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admit it, no matter how much he didn’t want

had a point–for

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whatever feelings they once shared had faded away into nothing. Anyone could see it in Amelia’s eyes;

back on track,” Jeffrey said, cutting Ryan some slack and shifting the topic. “So, what moves

left completely

so you guys actually remember I exist?‘ Miles complained to himself, feeling

thing I’ve had to put up with my whole life–it all traces back to Ryan,‘

Ryan said, shooting Miles a look before giving Jeffrey’s mascot suit a pat. “I’m just the messenger

mascot suit, turned to look at

you really wear that for

you think we were here to celebrate with you?” Stanley chimed

forehead veins bulged with

there, Miles would’ve made sure neither of them walked out

true,” Jeffrey replied, his voice carrying a chill this time. “But let me give you some advice–putting everything on the line just for a quick payday? That’s a dumb

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