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Darwin sighed, feeling a headache coming on. "Miss Rowland, because of the previous friction between you and Ms. Ralap in Key Biskane, staying there would only draw unnecessary attention. That could work against you. After all, the Rowland family is constantly looking "Enough," Thea interrupted impatiently. "Whether he's looking out for me or not, I don't care. Let's

say he is, and I owe him one. Fine. But I don't like anyone making decisions on my behalf. Even if something happens, I can handle it on my own. I don't need him worrying for me.

"What's his plan? Keep me in Key Biskane forever? Why not just strap an ankle monitor on me that blares an alarm the second I set foot outside Silvercreek?"

Darwin could hear the frustration in her voice and, somewhat at a loss, turned to look at Nicolas.

Nicolas pinched the bridge of his nose. "The Rowland and Maddox families' wedding is today, and the Hendrix family is attending. Make sure my people take her back. You know what I mean." Darwin nodded immediately. Nicolas was clearly throwing his support behind Thea.

After relaying Nicolas's instructions, Thea responded with a cold. 'So, he knew all along. Then, with a sharp click, she ended the call.

The plane touched down in Key Biskane. Upon exiting the airport, Thea was met by the people Nicolas had arranged to escort her.

Without sparing a moment to change into formal attire, she was filled with urgency, heading straight to the Rowland and Maddox families' wedding venue.

Though annoyed, Thea took a small comfort knowing that, with Nicolas's people there, the Rowland family would hesitate to cause trouble.

"Wait here for Pheton Hotel.

1. me.

If I need I'll call." Thea instructed them before making her way toward the back entrance of the

you.

Joyce first and get the full story, all without drawing any attention that might tip anyone off. As Thea slipped into the front courtyard of the hotel, a familiar voice reached her. "Thea! I knew you'd come!" Jake's face lit up, and he

likely show up at Max and Joyce's wedding, Jake had stationed people around the hotel

pulled her arm free, her brow furrowing. "Can you show

I know I was wrong before. I just wanted to apologize to you in person, but I couldn't reach

in, clearly annoyed, not sparing him even a glance as

path, casting a strange look over her. You went out of your way

That's none of your

business, said Thea

need to stop being so reckless! Jake

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Chapter 190

find Joyce, Thea was rapidly losing her patience with Jake's

She

you're sincerely regretful and yet here you are, hounding me, sticking your nose into my life."Do you even realize that a good ex should act like they disappear in one Jake did not expect to anger her and was a

Madelyn. "You're the one I truly love. Since marrying her, I've been miserable. I consider it my punishment. All I want now is to make it up to you. "You're already on bad terms with your family. If you

a figure approaching. Madelyn stood there, eyes red with fury, glaring at

my marriage and clinging to Jake? Are you desperate for a man?" Madelyn roared. Jake's face darkened. "What

that

Tm just

weary of Madelyn's theatrics long ago, instinctively moved toward Thea to explain

a sharp slap, stopping

your uncle Nicolas's lawful wife, which makes me your elder. You are showing such blatant disrespect for your elders and having no discipline and no respect, speaking to your lack of family upbringing. "This slap is a lesson. Keep it in mind, and next

stood frozen, watching her walk away,

console him with her usual sweet facade. "Jake, I told you that only I truly care about

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