“Just looking at her, one can tell she’s from a modest background. I wonder how my exceptional nephew ever fell for her.”

Madison’s words struck at Celeste’s most sensitive nerve. Celeste’s chest tightened.

It wasn’t so much infatuation as they had been deceived by the Brown family.

Any fool would see that this ugly-looking woman was a poor match, but Celeste was aware that Madison’s comments were aimed at shaming her family.

‘An awkward silence permeated the room.

Marcus, wearing a grave expression, stepped forward and presented his gift.

times. May it bring

silver cup from

The cup was a rare artifact of inestimable value. Marcus’s gift

glanced at Marcus. His gesture seemed to assist her in

accepted both gifts, apparently unperturbed by Madison’s

so considerate. I appreciate

biscuits, were they baked by Woody himself? Are these the

the cookie box, Claudia noticed

fragrant, and each bore a distinct, charming animal pattern, making them

Millie nodded.

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