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

Madelyn. Instead, he gave Thea a warm, almost paternal smile. "Thea, it's been a while. Please give

acted like they didn't even know her, let

glimpse of Madelyn's awkward and embarrassed expression,

can't stand Madelyn,

politely, Thea responded with a measured distance, "Mr. Hendrix, thank you for your concern. My

take care of this," a

Madelyn, speaking with a

eyes 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 moved

Seeing the emotional look on

Hendrix family matter. There's no need for you to worry about

his attitude clear. He saw Thea

Madelyn clenched her hands tightly to suppress the

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

hand, he promised. "Don't worry. Whether Thea and marry or not, you'll always have a place in my

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