Married at First Sight novel (Serenity and Zachary York)

Chapter 4518

Romina's brother was a little better-at least he was open to love and not too fussy. As long as a girl had a good background and decent character, he'd

consider her. He was willing to settle down.

But Romina?

She rejected everyone.

Even men who matched the Lafond family in wealth and status were turned away by her for one reason or another.

Thinking of the only man who ever challenged her daughter and lasted, Mrs. Lafond sighed. River. That mortal enemy.

a really great guy. He's got a calm personality. Just give it a try. If it feels right after some time, marry him. We're close to the Johnstone family. If you marry into that home and they ever mistreat you, we'll be there to

for you."

Maddox ever tries to bully me," Romina said, "I'll

Mrs. Lafond: ".....”

daughter was

be

don't hold your liquor well. When you're drunk, you start flirting with good-looking men. If it's Maddox, fine—you'll just have to take responsibility. But

you, I'm not going to get drunk," Romina cut her

drunken flirting were behind her. She wouldn't get drunk unless she faked it or someone gave

it," her mom said. "But still-what if you're in a bad mood, you drink more than usual, and things go wrong? Especially if River's there. He could piss you off. I just want to

lot, but I've never had a drinking contest with him. Tonight

she wanted to drink River under the table. That would give her a new reason

halfway out the door to avoid more nagging. Mrs. Lafond followed instinctively. "If you run into River, hold your temper. Don't scare Maddox away. Your father and I really like him. We're hoping he becomes our son-in-law." Romina stopped and looked back. "If Maddox gets scared just because I argue with