The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

Chapter 349

Stephen also used to think that he was a paragon among men, but now, he did not dare to perceive himself as such. After all, he knew about Ethan. They were similar in age, but Ethan's accomplishments far exceeded his own.

Stephen only had the position he had now thanks to the Quinns.

What about Ethan?

He was an orphan that the Grand Marshal adopted for only three years, but he was on his own from then on. However, he stabilized Riveria, drove out foreign forces, and turned Riveria into the top province in the country.

George could tell that Stephen still did not have enough confidence.

"You should understand now," George said. "Neither you nor I have a way out. We must manage Riveria well."

Stephen knew that too.

This time, George was going to jail to shield him. What about next time?

alone in

said, "Prepare yourself. We'll fly back to the capital in the evening."

he truly loved was not Rachel but Snow. Now, Simon and George were forcing him to marry a woman he did not

and the Lowes.

was

Rachel was Simon and George's last resort. It was the best solution they could think

was going to prison to protect Stephen. Without him, only Stephen could be the Lowes' pillar and

crushed, and

have no choice but to assume responsibility.

evening, Stephen boarded a flight back

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Rachel sat by the

saw him. "We've discussed it with Rachel. The wedding will be held in three

if he had objections, he could not utter them now. He sighed to himself, 'I'll be getting married in three

was getting married

"I'll have the wedding invitations prepared, and I'll send them to your friends

of his friends from Metropolis