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The words hit like a sledgehammer, and the Wrights’ expressions soured immediately.

Suzan, who had been silent throughout, paled, biting her lip awkwardly. “Curtis, don’t you think that was a bit harsh?”

Curtis, with his rebellious streak etched into his very marrow, had adopted a more mature and composed demeanor over the past few years, almost making everyone forget he was the kind of rogue who’d even defy his own parents.

He could be gracious when he wished, but on a bad day, not even the king’s decree could sway him.

“Harsh?” He offered a smirk that barely resembled an apology, “Mrs. Wright, I’m not much of a sweet talker. If I’ve spoken out of turn, my apologies.”

But sincerity was nowhere to be found.

Not just the three Wrights, even Jennifer struggled to maintain her composure.

Leaning against the couch, Curtis idly spun his wedding ring, his voice cold and decisive. “I don’t care what agreements were made before. When it comes to my affairs, my word

is law.”

forever. I love her, and she’s the only one

words left no room for doubt, leaving the Wrights looking

minute.

had been knotted all evening. “This mess is on me. I failed as a mothe making decisions on his behalf without his consent. There’ve been so many misunderstandings, and for that, I owe you an apology.”

decision made out of necessity, as was pressuring him into marrying Leanne.

Curtis had left for Emberland for over two years, she spent every waking moment thinking of how to make it up to

unhappy, but she didn’t realize his unhappiness

intended to

Suzan, with Harrington shooting her a venomous look.

was clear, she intended to

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planning seemed to be going down the drain, igniting Harrington’s fury, though he dared not unleash it, forcefully quelling

the Richardsons playing

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