Chapter 999:

She had agreed to it. Nobody had pushed her into anything. The problem was, her ability to handle things had taken a nosedive lately. Just a bit of alcohol, and everything had spiraled out of her hands.

Choosing her words carefully, she said, “We haven’t discussed marriage yet.”

Instantly, the mood in the room chilled as Kody’s and Reece’s faces fell.

“Hard to believe I once convinced myself he was someone worth trusting. I saw him as family, and this is the reckless nonsense he throws at me?” Reece brought his fist down on the armrest with a sharp thud. The cushion sagged beneath the blow and stayed that way, refusing to spring back right away—that’s how forceful the hit had been.

Kody turned towards her, his tone grave as he said, “Is he the one avoiding marriage?”

imagined they would stand behind her with

history with Daxton, he readily sided

situation to confess, yet Daxton was bearing the brunt of false

“No, no, that’s not it. Daxton isn’t against marriage. In fact, he recently mentioned wanting to

tension slightly, though the men

and said, “So, it’s you then? Are you hesitant about marriage? Is he not

a shake of her head. “No, Kody. In fact, it’s Daxton who’s been dealt a bad hand today. He’s been nothing short of wonderful—always there, protecting and caring

his expression

a past trauma that’s

“Don’t let your past experiences with Kristopher taint your view of all men. I’ve known Daxton for a long time. He’s a stand-up guy, would make a fine husband,

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