Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 1523

Chapter 1523:

Struggling to maintain composure, she ventured, “I thought this was meant to be a family affair? What brings Cody here—and those two as well?”

Her finger jabbed first at Gavin, then at Elyse.

With unwavering confidence, Freda announced, “Mrs. Griffin, allow me to properly introduce Gavin Cramer, my boyfriend.”

Before Celeste could interject, Freda quickly added, “Marriage is on our horizon—if all proceeds as planned, I’ll soon be his wife.”

Then she continued, “And Cody is my boyfriend’s mentor. Elyse is his friend, and Jayden… well, he’s rather inconsequential.”

Celeste’s polished smile began to crack. “But a family gathering…”

Freda smiled warmly. “Indeed, they’re all part of my future extended family. Mrs. Griffin, you simply must get acquainted.”

Cody, Celeste maintained her composure. “I apologize, Freda, but urgent matters require my attention. I’ll

could protest, Cody interjected smoothly, “Ms. Griffin, it’s been

possibly have to discuss? Your apprentice

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years have carved their paths across our faces. Can’t we, in the autumn of our lives, speak as equals who’ve weathered the

and vanish. Remember my influence in this industry. Cross me, and I’ll ensure

Elyse.

shield between them. Celeste’s lip curled as she withdrew her icy gaze. “Have I made

unmoved. “Ms. Griffin, I was

catching. “What… did you

right all along. Rickey and I should have heeded your wisdom instead of blindly trusting our

her lips parted in

Cody apologizing had never crossed her