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Laura, Doris, and even Peyton stared at Jimmy, shocked that he’d even suggest something so unreasonable.

“Dad, has Rupert really made you lose your mind? How can you say something like that?” Doris was upset. “You know how hard things are for her at the Webb family. If you go there, her life’s just going to get even worse. You don’t care about her at

all

“It’s just for a few days, what’s the big deal?” Jimmy brushed it off.

“It’s a big deal. The Webb family is a trap. You forced her to marry, and now you’re pushing her again. I won’t let you do that,” Doris said, sympathizing with Laura’s situation.

“I didn’t force her. I chose the best life for her. That Kyle guy was an outsider, from a single–parent family, just a poor student. What happiness can he give your sister?

“At least if she married Matteo, she wouldn’t have to worry about food or clothes. She wouldn’t have to do anything and could just be the lady of the house at the Webb family.

“So what if the mother–in–law talks to her a bit? It’s not like it’s going to kill her. She’s just spoiled.” Jimmy said harshly.

“Anyone who wants that life can have it.” Doris was angry at her father for pushing Laura into the Webb family trap. “If it weren’t for you, my sister’s life would be totally different. You ruined her.”

“What nonsense are you talking?” Jimmy was furious. “You don’t understand how hard parents try. Parents always do what’s best for you. Do you think we’d harm you?”

truth better

argument, so he

it after that. It wasn’t as big or comfortable

going to the Webb family? People are going to laugh at us. And you know Laura’s mother–in–law isn’t easy

didn’t care enough for Laura before, and now we can’t help her. We can’t make her life harder.” Peyton didn’t agree with Jimmy’s plan and tried to make

the big deal?” Jimmy had

money, and the place isn’t as nice as the Webb family’s house. Laura, you’re not saying no, right? You won’t just leave us to fend for

I can’t help you with this.” Laura gently turned down her father’s request.

a formality now, so they were practically strangers. She couldn’t go back to the

he found out, he’d yell at her or even go after Matteo, which would be a huge problem. She thought she might

one who listens to me. Why won’t you now?” Jimmy shook his head.

replied. “Don’t forget, when you were locked out, who was it that came to get you and brought you to the hotel? It was Doris. One call and she was here. Now you’re still

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her? Where’s

Doris was the most dutiful daughter. “Without Doris, we

She should do these things.” Jimmy

son for help.” Doris knew she could never measure up to Rupert,

wide–eyed for a moment, then changed the subject.

it,” Laura refused

face turned pale with anger. “You two are doing this on purpose, aren’t you?

said

the Webb family, I’ll go find Matteo. I’m his father–in–law, and if I ask

I don’t believe I can’t stay there.” Jimmy was about

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