Reborn to my engagement night by Baxter Walters

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Of course. Rachel affirmed with unyielding encouragement. “So, Janessa, you’ve got to gather your strength and rise to the challenge! The victory your mother was denied, you must now secure it on her behalf

“Absolutely!” Janessa responded, her nod filled with resolute determination as her spirits soared upon. hearing Rachel’s words.

After contemplating her aunt’s statements, Janessa recognized the truth in them.

She reflected on her current plight, largely the result of Madelyn’s interference. Despite her own fall from grace, that despicable woman continued to live her days in high spirits.

This isn’t fair!

Moreover, Sebastian–the man Janessa had cherished after so many years–how could she merely watch as that lowly Madelyn effortlessly took him from her?

Despite her initial hesitations, Janessa’s resolve solidified. She grasped the invitation card from her aunt’s hands, firmly committed to making her presence felt at Felix’s upcoming birthday celebration.

Two evenings later, at the Blume residence, the atmosphere of the birthday banquet bore the distinctive mark of the family’s military heritage, exuding a formal yet understated elegance.

This was not the ostentatious display typical of high–society gatherings where every corner shimmered with gold. Instead, the Blume residence was adorned with vibrant lights and colorful festive orbs, while plain curtains reminiscent of the mid–twentieth century added a touch of historical charm.

Nevertheless, the event did not lack in splendor, especially that night when all of the Blume family’s extended members, fresh from military duties, were in attendance.

Among them, Josiah stood out, donned in a formal suit beside Felix, who was clad in traditional Clusian attire. As a direct descendant, he had been by his grandfather’s side from the start of the evening.

The usually irreverent air about Josiah seemed to have matured somewhat.

and his mother, Mary Sandler. His eldest brother, Mason Blume, confined to a wheelchair, and his second brother, Xander

presented a unified front of grandeur, Josiah found his gaze repeatedly

resist easing. “Josiah, are you on the lookout for your little girlfriend2*

“Cut it out,” he retorted, slightly flustered. “What girlfriend? There’s never been anything like that, okay?”

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too,” Mason chimed in, laughing along with his brother. They both seemed to find amusement in the unexpected transformation of

their father, Benedict, intervened with a note of skepticism, “Don’t get ahead of yourselves, he cautioned, “What makes you think Josiah has what it takes to win her over? After

really?” Xander’s expression showed his surprise, and then he mockingly added, “Josiah, don’t blame me for being blunt, but your love rival is way out of your league. It seems you don’t stand a chance; better to let her go sooner

may be formidable but don’t sell Josiah short. Once he joins the military, his prospects could well match or even

lost hope of Josiah joining the military. This boy might just not be suited for a life in the service. At this point, if he can just bring home a decent girl. I’d be grateful. But as for those truly good girls, he’s not fit to be with them.”

that after witnessing Josiah’s continued resistance to a military life, Felix had somewhat resigned himself to a

chosen to enlist, such a path couldn’t be forced. If Josiah came to embrace the idea and decided to serve in the future, that would be ideal. If not, it wouldn’t be the end of the world. After all, the Blume family had more than enough resources to

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family’s lively discussion was interrupted by the arrival of a few figures not too far away.

group, Hayden followed behind his father, dressed in full military regalia. His confident stride. and vibrant