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.

hair was pulled back with a wooden hairpin,

was undoubtedly beautiful,

of his gaze, Wynter’s eyes turned to meet

were red, and her hair was silky

fingers ran over the crimson beads on his wrist,

about this Charlie. Understanding her situation

offer her some comfort.”

Black Locust tree on

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

arranged their engagement.

it was the Shepherd family pursuing this match, but over the years, they’ve grown

my

background and want to call off this engagement, making Wynter

quietly without

152 A Heartbeat Away Left Her

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

girl who was in the prime of her youth. So how could Wynter possibly not

Dalton tightened his grip on the teacup in his hand, his eyes obscured, making it impossible to

in the house, Wynter was surprised and puzzled that Dalton and Margaret managed to chat for

Dalton’s glance, she couldn’t help but

maneuver seemed more confident than

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