Chapter 23: Colton's face was a storm silently brewing, his anger simmering just beneath the surface.

Pack your bags and get out! And by the way, stop spreading lies in my territory! The workers, taken aback by his sudden outburst, moved slowly, their spirits sour as they loaded everything into the truck, grumbling under their breath.

Look at that pair.

They couldn't be more different if they tried, one of them muttered.

Colton was about to explode.

He cursed, Bunch of bastards! Melany clung to his arm.

Why do you let people like that get under your skin, Colton? This is going to be our home.

It doesn't make you happy.

The idle chatter of those beneath her didn't deserve a second thought.

They didn't know anything.

No matter how many cards Allison thought she had up her sleeve, Melany was the one destined to be at Colton's side.

Of course, I'm happy.

My future is with you.

The weight of his grandfather's disappointment lingered, robbing him of any desire to continue arguing.

He took Melany to the second floor.

room was the same as

the table, was

Allison's wedding ring.

thought about it

had taken pity on her at the time, pressuring her to rush through the ceremony, and

himself had never worn his

the safe, out of

second time he had seen Allison's ring;

had cost about four

Melany, for someone

left

walked over to the closet and

luxurious dresses

limited-edition handbags, each worth a

much thought over the years, or that Lindy had

everything

lavish gifts from the Stevens family had been left behind without a second

been easy, this clear

his chest, an unexpected heaviness settled over him, as if something

heart felt strangely

had no sense of

stop thinking about

I have already

was frustration

the advertising executive is doesn't

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