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, almost paternal

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

of Madelyn's awkward

can't stand

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

worry. I'll take care of this," a

a sincerity that bordered on

"It wasn't Jake's fault. We all share responsibility, so please don't

in response. Seeing the emotional look on

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

tone and his choice of words made his attitude clear. He saw Thea as part of

Thea followed Jepson, Madelyn clenched her hands tightly to

likes me. He seems to be really close to Miss

always have a place

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