Chapter 152 A Heartbeat Away Left Her Flushed

Perhaps it was because the tea had been steeping for too long that Dalton could feel a bitter taste on the tip of his tongue. It lingered in his throat for quite some time.

It was quite hard to imagine that someone like Wynter had once been a little girl who dreamt of becoming someone’s bride.

Though not visible on his face, Dalton seemed to have chuckled briefly.

With a deep gaze and a courteous demeanor, he sincerely said, “Madam Margaret, my family is quite simple. No one can decide my marriage for me. Therefore, I will not tolerate any mistreatment of my

partner.

“I’m glad to hear that,” Margaret said with relief.

Even though it was obvious that Dalton and Wynter were keeping something from her, Margaret wouldn’t bother about it as long as they were on the right track.

However, Dalton didn’t end their chat there.

Instead, he politely poured Margaret another cup of tea. As he did so, his gaze drifted through the window to the woman bustling inside.

Despite her casual attire consisting of a white T–shirt and black pants, Wynter’s graceful figure remained

unmistakable.

wooden hairpin, highlighting her

undoubtedly

gaze, Wynter’s eyes turned to

and her hair was

her swan–like neck, Dalton narrowed his eyes as his fingers ran over the crimson beads on his wrist, falling

me about

offer her some comfort.”

good–for–nothing Charlie…” Margaret glanced toward the Black Locust tree on the

I trusted the Shepherd family, and Wynter had such a soft spot for

arranged their engagement.

was the Shepherd family pursuing this

since my fortunes have

Wynter’s background and want to call off this

listened quietly

Heartbeat Away Left

as he could recall, Wynter didn’t seem to be affected by

teenage girl who was in the prime of

that thought in mind, Dalton tightened his grip on the teacup in his hand,

in the house, Wynter was surprised and puzzled

couldn’t help but wonder if he was requesting

his maneuver seemed more

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