Chapter 712

Briony was completely thrown off.

Beatrice's boldness was honestly overwhelming-Briony could barely process it and could only turn helplessly to Maynard.

Maynard rubbed his brow, trying to keep his composure as he addressed Beatrice. "Grandma, please, let's not rush. Things between us are a little... complicated. If you push like this, it'll put Bryn in an impossible position."

"Complicated?" Beatrice gave Maynard a sharp look. "Don't tell me... You two have already eloped and gotten married behind our backs?"

Maynard fell silent.

So did Briony.

Stewart, standing nearby, finally lost his patience.

"Bryn." He stepped forward, ignoring everyone else in the room, his gaze fixed on

Briony, eyes dark and intent. "Can we talk? Just the two of us."

Briony looked at him coolly. "Mr. Wentworth, I'm afraid I don't have time to entertain you right now."

exchanged glances,

had

marriage had never been made public, it wasn't difficult for

two children together. The Maynards were a little disappointed, sure, but they weren't a family bound

plenty of resources-they certainly didn't mind welcoming

Corporation, and son-in-law to the powerful Cooper family. With his status,

agreed: as long as the marriage went through and Lori could be officially recognized as family, they wouldn't mind at

all these preparations and coming here in full, formal splendor to propose, they'd run right

atmosphere grew

and offered a polite smile. "Mr. Wentworth, did you come to see the kids? You're a bit early-school doesn't

gaze swept over to Maynard, his face darkening. "Taking advantage while others are down-does that

in order and it drags me, Bryn, and our newborn into this mess, we should be the ones demanding answers.

family exchanged uncertain

something else

are you saying those stories online were started by Mr. Wentworth's new wife?"

at Maynard,

“Be careful with your words-don't make claims you

if you're really that curious, why not just ask

and so did the rest of the

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