Cedrick agreed without hesitation. “Of course. It’s only right. I will marry Gwenny and take full responsibility!”

Kieran narrowed his eyes and gave the other man a scathing look. “Do you think everything will be solved if you just took responsibility?”

Gwendolyn knew her brother well enough.

He has a grudge against Cedrick. Knowing how vengeful he is, he’s not going to let it slide without teaching Cedrick a lesson he will never forget.

“I’m to blame too, Kieran,” she said hastily. “Ceddy had just recovered. Don’t torment him.”

Kieran was unmoved. “He wouldn’t learn to treasure you if I don’t teach him a lesson. Does he think that asking for your hand in marriage is all he needs to do to court the daughter of the Harris family?”

“Kieran…”

Gwendolyn took a step forward, but Cedrick stopped her. “I will do whatever you ask of me,” he said in a level voice. “Nothing is off limits!”

“Very well.”

Upon obtaining the man’s promise and regarding him with one last haughty glare, Kieran rose and turned to leave.

Gwendolyn called out to him nervously, “Does Asher know, Kieran? You didn’t tell him, did you?”

Kieran would not bear to hurt her, but it was Asher who had disciplined her ever since she was young; he would never let both her and Cedrick off the hook.

Pausing in his stride, Kieran said begrudgingly, “Own up on New Year’s Eve.”

Gwendolyn heaved a sigh of relief. Sounds like Asher doesn’t know yet.

Placating her racing heart, she was thankful that her legs would remain functional for another two days.

Noticing it all, Cedrick took her hand. “Are you that afraid of Asher?”

“He will blow his lid if he finds out. This isn’t some small matter, either. He will never forgive me, much less you.”

to him. “Don’t worry. Nobody will

Gwendolyn’s brows creased. Her expression was taut with unease. “It can’t let it come to that. I’ll think of something to help

New Year’s

Gwendolyn, Cedrick, and Nico

some exquisitely boxed gifts and, together with Gwendolyn, ascended Mount Tranquil straight up to Marcus’ villa

lively

Sienna, Kieran, and

a mask on this time when he arrived at the Harris residence with Gwendolyn.

Jenson! It

Cedrick remained willfully silent.

not hold a candle against the real thing. Those feeding off the rumors must be feeling awful now that they see Ceddy’s

fierce glare. She did feel awful, as though she had swallowed ten lemons in a row. Her chest

Marcus had warned Lorelai ahead of time to behave herself as Gwendolyn, her fiancé, and her brothers were coming

unpleasant reminder, Lorelai scoffed imperiously, rolled her

not deign to spare the woman another glance. Instead, she dragged Cedrick into

crossing the threshold, Sienna dragged Gwendolyn over to do some crafts while Treyton marched Cedrick out to

the chef was heading home after preparing

a long time. The air in the villa was

the meal, however, the dinner table was silent. Though they were all in excellent spirits, they appeared

Gwendolyn cleared her throat.

set his spoon down at once. Wiping his lips elegantly with a napkin, he

coming with Gwenny for dinner, Mr. Marcus, I actually have something important

her

furrowed as if he was absorbed in

so quiet that only the crisp clattering

pregnant with twins. We were planning to announce it in three months’ time, but since we are all family, we would like to

and

Kieran was impassive, for he had already known several

the other hand, nervously gulped some soup and glanced at his eldest brother. He, too, had been informed by Gwendolyn ahead of time via a text

of the different

to the table with a clatter, his severe gaze filled

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