Chapter 59

Chapter

59

The man approaching was dressed in a tailored suit, exuding an air of calm authority. His graying temples hinted at age, and the sharp glint in his eyes betrayed his calculating nature. He was clearly not someone to be trifled with

This was Jepson, Jake's father and Nicolas's elder brother.

Jake instinctively released Thea's hand and took a deliberate step away from Madelyn, moving closer to Thea in an attempt to make their relationship appear more harmonious. Madelyn, of course, noticed his little maneuver.

Tears welled up in her eyes, her expression filled with hurt.

This tactic might work on other men, but to Jepson, women like Madelyn were all too familiar

strode forward without so much as a glance at Madelyn. Instead, he gave Thea a warm, almost paternal

surprised. In the past, Jake's parents had acted like they didn't even

Madelyn's awkward and

stand Madelyn, she

a measured distance, "Mr. Hendrix, thank you for your concern.

don't worry. I'll take care of this," a tremulous voice suddenly

with a sincerity

Jake's fault. We all share responsibility, so please don't be too concerned." Jake looked at Madelyn, clearly

the emotional look on

But this is a Hendrix family matter. There's no need for you to

Jepson's tone and his choice of words made his attitude clear. He saw Thea as part of the Hendrix family but

hands tightly to suppress the twisted

He seems to be really close to Miss Rowland. But I get it. If

and marry or not, you'll always have a place in my heart. I' protect

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