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Nancy’s face darkened with anger. “Apologize to that girl.”

“I spoke the truth; why should I apologize?” Alex replied defiantly. “She is worse than a widow. Mom, couldn’t you have thought through your choice before presenting her to me?”

Seeing his father and Layton’s parents coming over, Alex dodged away to avoid being hit.

“You wretched boy! Don’t you have any self–reflection?” Todd said through gritted teeth, clearly disappointed.

“Dad, you didn’t see her. I’m genuinely afraid a mere touch could make her explode.”

“You brat. How dare you talk like that!” Todd snapped back.

As Ellie came out of the restroom, she bumped right into Alex, who had just escaped the room. Their eyes met, and Ellie looked completely confused.

At the same time, they could hear Nancy’s furious scolding. Then Ellie was pushed into the arms of Nancy by Alex.

“Ellie, are you okay?” Nancy asked, steadying her. Ellie shook her head and stood up straight. When she looked back, Alex had disappeared.

Turning to greet the group in the side room, Ellie politely acknowledged everyone before she left.

“Nancy, may I suggest you encourage Alex a bit more? I think Ellie is the best choice for your son,” Layton’s Mom commented, aware of the situation, as she watched Ellie walk away.

“Mrs. Warren, I was just trying to introduce a partner for your son. Just look at how he talked to my niece earlier!”

is so picky, still thinking he’s

Mom, two middle–aged women began to air their grievances against her.

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talk about this another day. The dinner is starting; we need to take our seats,” Layton’s parents stepped in, blocking the two women from entering the room. Inside, Alex’s parents exchanged

Evan, who used to be admired in

get back on his feet after his past mistakes. But the other prominent families had pushed the Warren family into obscurity.

at his

door and spotted their son sitting at

seat.

Todd and Nancy exchanged glances. “Lucas isn’t at

Dad; how would I know?” Diana replied, glancing at Aaron. Aaron had been bustling around her father since he arrived without

around her and not joining in or looking up. Given her position, she was directly across from Alex. One glance up

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Alex was not looking at Ellie. Leaning back in his chair, he seemed indifferent and relaxed, glancing around

from a

and whispered, “Mr. and Mrs. Warren have already left.”

glory of the Warren family was long gone, leaving behind only false courtesies. Alex

out for a smoke,” Alex said as he

drink too much?” Lacey stood

handing it to Tim and Liam. “Help me

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