Amelia tried to console Steven, but she felt a crushing weight of responsibility. After all, everything started because of her. With tearful eyes, she hung her head low in guilt.

"Don't be hard on yourself, Amelia. It's not your fault at all what happened today." Steven comforted her, his hoarse voice soft and tender.

Amelia felt a lump in her throat, her lips quivering. "But..."

"You're the love of my life, the future that I chose. We will be together to the very end. No one can stop me."

Clarence's voice came from behind. "Steve!"

The pair turned around and watched Clarence run toward them.

"Thank you for sticking up for Amelia today, Clarence. Thank you for taking our side."

Steven teared up. "We will never forget what you have done for us, and I promise to return the favor."

Clarence looked angry. "You're my only younger brother, Steve. Am I not family to you anymore?"

I didn't mean

"I'm sorry, Steve."

was taken aback. Steven quickly said, "Don't say that, Clarence! You

to apologize to you. The apology came a little

know I'm not the most caring person around. My focus has always been to learn and make something out of myself. I've never been bothered by what has been going on in the family. I knew Hunter wasn't good to you, and I knew you suffered a lot because of this family, but due

"Clarence..."

myself your brother. know my lack of affection as a brother hurt you. I can't change the past, but I hope to

smile. "I leave Steve in

I

the wedding."

eyes welled

sparkling eyes, Steven put his hands on

say you wanted to make it up to me, Clarence? Promise me one thing, and we are

"What is it?"

case, do not resign. I don't want

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