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

to the capital in the evening." Then,

not want to marry, not yet, at least. Furthermore, the person he truly loved was

he could not refuse them. He owed George and the Lowes. This was the only way

moment, Stephen was

marry Rachel was Simon and George's last resort.

prison to protect Stephen. Without him, only Stephen could be

Stephen's spirit had been crushed, and

planned to make Stephen grow into a real man by making him get married. With a family, he would have no choice but to assume responsibility. Even if he wanted to flee, he had nowhere to hide since he had a family,

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were already there. Rachel sat by the side with a small smile as if she was delighted to

discussed it with Rachel. The wedding will be held in

utter them now. He sighed to himself, 'I'll be getting married in three

was getting married

Simon. "I'll have the wedding invitations prepared, and I'll

friends from Metropolis made Stephen feel