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

Instead, he gave Thea a warm, almost

Jake's parents had acted like they

when she caught a glimpse of Madelyn's awkward and embarrassed expression, she

stand Madelyn, she

your concern. My father is doing well- Jepson's brow furrowed slightly at

I'll take care of this," a tremulous voice suddenly

Madelyn, speaking with a sincerity that bordered

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

twitched slightly in response. Seeing the emotional look on Jake's face only deepened the sharpness in

There's no need for you to worry about it. Thea, come with me,"

made his attitude clear. He saw Thea as

Madelyn clenched her hands tightly to suppress the twisted expression

to Jake with tearful eyes, she whispered, "Jake, I don't think Mr. Hendrix likes me. He seems to be really close to Miss Rowland. But I get it. If Miss Rowland has

"Don't worry. Whether Thea and marry or not, you'll always

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