Chapter 934:

Collin’s response came wrapped in a serene smile, a deliberate contrast to Kase’s barely contained anger. “Have you forgotten, Mr. Walton? My grandmother and your wife shared a deep friendship. She envisioned a union between Haven and myself because of their bond. But Haven thought little of me—even fleeing our wedding ceremony. That event prevented our families from forging stronger ties.”

The reference to Haven’s wedding day escape from five years past painted Kase’s features with unmistakable discomfort.

He hesitated, then managed to say weakly, “Haven has come to regret that choice, but…”

“I harbor no resentment toward Haven for her decision,” Collin interjected smoothly. “I merely speak the truth. In fact, I owe Haven my gratitude. Had she not fled, I would never have met Linsey.”

As he spoke these words, his typically austere expression melted into something surprisingly tender.

“Perhaps fate was guiding us all along.” Collin turned once more toward Linsey, his gaze softening with an affection that transformed his entire countenance.

passing moment, Kase’s irritation mounted

grace, he might have risen and stormed out, unwilling to endure further subtle

disturbance near the staircase captured everyone’s attention. All eyes shifted to witness Haven and Joanne descending in

earlier mockery still fresh, felt

wedding to Collin, the

now

fury blazed. He lashed out, “Mr. Riley and Ms. Brooks have been sitting here awaiting your presence! Is this how you’ve chosen to honor our guests? Have the lessons of hospitality we instilled in you evaporated

Haven had steeled herself for the inevitable sight of Collin beside Linsey, the reality

her felt impossibly

frustration etching into her bitten lip, Haven could only advance

preparations took longer than anticipated. I never intended

Haven’s shoulders, particularly since that fateful

Riley family’s eldest son with his disability, perhaps forgiveness might have come

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