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.

moment, Kase’s irritation mounted

grace, he might have risen and stormed

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

of Collin’s earlier mockery still fresh, felt a surge of misdirected anger toward

a persistent thought burned: had Haven not abandoned her wedding to Collin, the resulting alliance would have elevated the Walton family to uncontested dominance

now at

Ms. Brooks have been sitting here awaiting

inevitable sight of Collin beside Linsey, the reality of them seated together sent a crushing weight through her chest,

scene before her

etching into her bitten lip, Haven could only advance

Grandpa. My preparations took longer than anticipated. I never

since that

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

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