Chapter 20: Keanu had lived long enough to see through every type of person who crossed his path.

With a sharp edge to his words, he joked: Miss Johnson, let's not pretend.

The Stevens family was not a big name in his eyes.

I know that's why you abandoned the engagement and ran away to get married abroad.

You almost turned us into a joke! And now, you come back dancing the waltz.

Funny, right? Now that we're resurrected, you're interested again.

You really thought I wouldn't notice.

Keanu didn't mince words, unleashing his scolding without restraint.

You think you can fool me.

I'd rather leave it all to Allison than let you take a single cent.

Melany's face drained of color as Keanu's words hit home.

Colton instinctively pulled her closer.

She had her reasons then.

We were separated for three years and now we can finally be together.

How can you get in the way And you know what She's not after my money.

His family even wants to invest in the new business.

All they want is for us to be happy.

you're being unfair

gaze briefly

as if this had nothing to do

sight of his calm demeanor

Keanu became enraged.

last three

fool, that's what you

idea who

blind

was palpable as she glared at

it was Allison who stayed by

to Kellan? That man is as unpredictable as a thunderstorm, yet she went alone to

where

voice wavered as the memory of those days stirred

temper, but Allison, as young as she was, had somehow managed

kneeling in front of

never thought the day would come when Colton, after everything Allison had done,

ached with

of sorrow and rage.

a cold tone, replied: I haven't

gave him

than enough to live

but in her eyes, I had

but you can't make me love

the weakness in his argument, Colton looked at Allison and added, almost pleadingly: I know

arm to make me love you, and whatever game you're

with Melany, no matter how much you try

was calm, but it had a cutting

Trying to separate us.

haven't even said

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