Chapter 1136 Changing the Surname

"Smart move," Craig said, spreading his hands wide. "Alright, let's cut to the chase." Sadie nodded, giving him the go-ahead. "Go on."

Craig's face got all serious. "This marriage deal between our families? It's something Tristan and I decided together. No one's begging here. Our family's shown plenty of goodwill. It's out of respect for you, Tristan, and the James family. But if you keep dragging your feet, it's just plain disrespectful."

Sadie bit her lip, feeling the weight of his words. She dipped her head a bit in apology. "I'm really sorry; that's on me. Honestly, even if you hadn't come to me today, I would've come to you." Craig's gaze softened a bit, but he still looked at her intensely. "So, you got an answer?"

"Before I give you an answer, there's some stuff I need to clear up first," Sadie shot back, just as direct. "I think there's some stuff you wanna know too, right? Let's just lay it all out." "Good!" Craig replied, clearly pleased. "I like talking with smart folks."

Sadie took a deep breath. "First off, Micah and I never got around to getting a marriage certificate, and our wedding was never finished. So, we're not technically married. But he has guardianship of the three kids. After some talks, Noah will live with me, and I'll be his guardian."

"As for my shares in the James Group," she continued, locking eyes with Craig, "whether I get married or not, I'll return them to Tristan. I'm not taking them with me."

Sadie watched Craig's reaction. Sure enough, his eyes flickered a bit. He

Joe chimed in right away. "When you marry me, I'll take care of you, and the

over at Joe, catching the genuine sincerity in

regained his

politely, "What does Duke Louis want to

become Noah's guardian. So, you should change his last name too, right?" Craig got straight to the

used to have her last name, Roth. Later, Raymond

him a lot as their dad. Micah was genuinely good to her and the kids and went through a lot

Nick and Amelia and leading to Brenda's tragic

she never thought about changing the

was just a label and not important, and changing it

consider Micah's feelings, but what would Noah think? What would Nathan and Mia think? This might hurt their young

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