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

a glance at Madelyn. Instead, he gave Thea a warm,

the past, Jake's parents had acted like they didn't

when she caught a glimpse of Madelyn's awkward and

stand Madelyn,

measured distance, "Mr. Hendrix, thank you for your concern. My father is doing well- Jepson's brow furrowed slightly at her

take care of this," a tremulous voice suddenly

a

all share responsibility, so please don't be too concerned." Jake looked at Madelyn, clearly moved by her

in response. Seeing the emotional look on Jake's

this is a Hendrix family matter. There's no need for you to worry about it. Thea, come with me,"

words made his attitude clear. He saw Thea as part of the Hendrix family but rejected Madelyn

to suppress

likes me. He seems to be really close to Miss Rowland. But I get it. If Miss Rowland has said anything about me to him, it's understandable."

Thea and marry or not, you'll always have

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