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?

would be alone in

We'll fly back to the

the person he truly loved was not Rachel but Snow. Now, Simon and

the Lowes. This was the only way to protect

was caught in

Rachel was Simon and George's last resort.

Without him, only Stephen could be the Lowes' pillar and defend

Stephen's spirit had been crushed, and he lost all his

man by making him get married. With a family, he would have no choice but to assume responsibility. Even if he wanted

a flight back

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there. Rachel sat by the side with a small smile as if she

he saw him. "We've discussed it with Rachel. The

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

he was getting married in less than half

wedding invitations prepared, and

friends from Metropolis made Stephen feel