Friends were genuinely sorry about the unexpected calling off of Tina and Phillip's engagement. Though it was a marriage more of convenience than passion, Tina and Phillip got along well. With her charming disposition, Tina had made everyone root for Phillip's happiness.

It was like a rare bloom on an unyielding cactus that withered before it could fully blossom.

The engagement party had been the talk of the town, and then, Phillip's breakup was just as buzz-worthy.

Phillip, the CEO of VectorVista and heir to the wealthy Richardson family in Stonebridge had been left at the altar twice.

Rumors about the breakup swirled. Some said Phillip was too obsessed with work and neglected Tina, leading her into the arms of another. Others argued that no matter how rich or handsome, he couldn't keep a woman.

Phillip never responded to these speculations. Since the breakup, he hadn't discussed Tina publicly.

But in the rare moments among friends, after a few too many drinks, he'd let slip a question that didn't sound like him.

"Is thirty-three too old for her?"

would tease him. "Who are you hinting

had fallen over Stonebridge, and just like Phillip, Curtis and Leanne were navigating through their winter of

brought gifts to the Watson family, paying his respects to the elders despite the broken engagement and

appearances.

cracking open a bottle of fine bourbon and sharing several glasses, and said with emotion. "How I wish I had a son like you. Tina

deserves anyone. She's just won the top prize at an

use of

Hamilton sighed, impressed by

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you when it was Tina's fault. You've shown great character, not holding a grudge, but it's

the top priority. But now, I think you and her younger sister Bertha should

got the hint. A marriage of convenience mattered little about which daughter

he

likely have little in

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