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.

a wooden hairpin, highlighting

was undoubtedly beautiful, strikingly

his gaze, Wynter’s eyes

was silky brown, exuding both innocence

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

you could tell me about this Charlie. Understanding

offer her some comfort.”

glanced toward the Black Locust tree on

Back then, I trusted the Shepherd family, and

arranged their engagement.

pursuing this

since my fortunes

they scorn Wynter’s background and want to call off this engagement, making Wynter the laughingstock

quietly without

A Heartbeat Away Left Her

didn’t seem to be affected by

teenage girl who was in the prime of

in mind, Dalton tightened his grip on the teacup in his hand, his eyes

house, Wynter was surprised and puzzled

Dalton’s glance, she couldn’t help but wonder if

his maneuver seemed more

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