Chapter 1628:

Brook, seemingly enjoying the discomfort he was causing, let the silence stretch between them before finally continuing, “If I were to marry her, I’d be constantly wondering how many times she would betray me. Marrying her would only bring me misery.”

Zoe, incensed, slammed her hand onto the table. “How could she behave this way? This is utterly scandalous!” Her voice was sharp, like the crack of thunder in a storm. “In all the women who’ve married into the Owen family, none have ever displayed such disgrace!”

Jordy opened his mouth, but the force of Zoe’s fury left him speechless. He lowered his gaze, his discomfort palpable.

Zoe’s indignation was still simmering. “She’s not even married yet, and she’s already shown such a lack of decorum. One can only imagine what she would be like after marriage.”

Jordy, his voice barely a whisper, ventured, “But… what if Corrie changes once she’s married? What if she stops her… affairs?”

Zoe’s tone was scornful. “Change? Do you honestly believe that a woman who has lived a certain way for so long will suddenly transform after marriage? Trusting such a woman to become faithful is like hoping a leopard will change its spots!”

isn’t it common for people

if marriage could be a magic cure! If it were that

silent, unable to

exchange from the sidelines, couldn’t suppress a grin, though

breath, her tone softening somewhat. “Brook, now that your grandpa is no longer here, and with only your mother by your side, the Bates family might try to take advantage of your situation if you try to

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by her offer, a surge of relief flooding through him. He tried to temper his gratitude. “Thank

Brook.” She glanced at the clock. “Now, let’s not linger here. Come on, wash up and get ready for dinner. You must

indeed,” Brook replied, exaggerating slightly as he clutched his stomach. “I came straight here from work, and

the shoulder, a reassuring gesture. “You’ve had a lot to shoulder at such a young age. It’s no small

worry. I’ll manage the company.

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