“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.

silver cup from ancient times.

cup from

astounded. The cup was a rare artifact of inestimable value. Marcus’s gift was indeed remarkable and undeniably the most precious

at Marcus. His gesture seemed to assist her in extricating herself from

both gifts, apparently unperturbed

of you are so considerate. I appreciate these

she asked, “These biscuits, were they baked by Woody himself? Are these the renowned zodiac biscuits from

the cookie box, Claudia noticed that

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

Millie nodded.

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