Chapter 44:

Theo was in a frenzy at home, startling the servants with his behavior. When Zandra Ward, his mother, stepped out of her room, she caught him in the act of smashing a glass. She was taken aback. Her son usually kept his emotions under wraps. Even under stress, he maintained a calm demeanor and seldom showed signs of irritation. Sensing that something was amiss, she instructed the maid to clean up the shattered glass, then summoned Theo to the study.

“How have I taught you? No matter how angry, you mustn’t show it. You’re to be the head of our family. Displaying such emotions gives your enemies insight into your weaknesses, does it not?” she reminded him.

Theo massaged his forehead. “I’m sorry, Mom. I acted too impulsively today.”

Zandra shook her head, took a sip of water, and pressed, “What’s troubling you?”

Theo remained silent.

Persisting, she probed, “You mentioned a girl got married. Who? And why does it concern you?”

“Forget it, Mom. It’s my issue,” Theo dismissed.

Zandra frowned, trying to piece together the cause of his distress. Then a name popped into her mind. “Is it Elyse?”

of the name, Theo’s irritation

her hunch was correct. She set down her glass with a dissatisfied sigh.

never said I still have feelings for her. Can

what do you plan to do? Forget about her now that she’s married?” Zandra

married Jayden Owen. Yes,

name from the past. However, she knew that since Jayden had become disabled, the Owen family had stripped him of his authority. He held no real power

man with no influence left. She’ll have nothing

continued agitation, she couldn’t help but probe further. “Haven’t

ask? What’s so special about her that deserves my attention?” Theo responded without

truly felt nothing for Elyse, why was he

please stop speculating,” Theo insisted, his frustration

had already gotten married, yet her son couldn’t seem to move on. She must have left quite an impression. “Elyse, now that you’re married, you’d better live

was dreadful. It’s given me quite the hangover.” She pulled back the covers and rose, intent on fetching a

the living room, engrossed in the news. Catching sight of

it with the drinks,”

hold your liquor,” Jayden

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