“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.

is a silver cup from ancient times. May it bring Grandma longevity

silver cup from ancient

of inestimable value. Marcus’s gift

His gesture seemed to assist her in extricating herself from this

smiling, accepted both gifts,

considerate. I appreciate

Millie, she asked, “These biscuits, were they baked by

Claudia noticed that

bore a distinct,

Millie nodded.

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