"So you're really just going to judge someone without checking the facts first?"

Rupert's eyes were dark and unreadable as he looked at Sylvia, his tone cold. "I don't need to."

Sylvia glanced at Rupert's protective arm around Reese. What a devoted husband—he'd do anything for his wife. Even Kay, Reese's aunt, was ready to stand by her side.

She let out a short, bitter laugh, ready to retort, but Kay, standing across from her, slowly twisted the ring on her finger-a warning, or maybe a threat.

"I think Ms. Lloyd is just doing this for Mrs. Naomi's sake," Kay said smoothly. "Why don't we call Mrs. Naomi over to clear things up? Wouldn't want any more misunderstandings, right?"

Kay knew perfectly well Naomi couldn't come. She wasn't allowed.

Sylvia felt her throat go dry, but finally forced herself to speak.

"Ms. Winslet, I'm sorry."

"Can I go now?"

She turned to leave.

"Stop right there! Who said you could leave?" Tristan barked. "Ms. Winslet is Reese's aunt and a guest of honor in the Garcia family. Just because she forgives you doesn't mean the Garcias will."

"You moved in with your mom when you were sixteen. The Garcia family put a roof over your head, fed you, clothed you, and you kept causing trouble. And now you think you can just walk out?"

staring him down. "Yeah, I moved in when I was sixteen. But from day one, I worked to support myself. The

a penny all these


do you

leave? Fine. Pay back every cent you owe. Last time you got out of family discipline by pure luck. This time, no one's

family punishment, I'm done? No more ties to the Garcia family

slowly, each word

said, his voice

"Good."

left her lips, Rupert

her, anger smoldering

caught a glimpse of Reese's shocked, wavering figure and yanked her hand

right do you have to

and strode away

Garcia Manor.

inside the family chapel for punishment. She knelt on the freezing stone steps outside, melting snow seeping through her jeans, chilling


expressionless. s

at the entrance, looking down at her like a

by family

done

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