The Heiress’ Return: Six Brothers at Her Beck and Call

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 her slender

undoubtedly

his gaze, Wynter’s

her hair was

fingers ran over the crimson beads on his wrist, falling into deep

perhaps you could tell me about this Charlie. Understanding her situation

offer her some comfort.”

glanced toward the Black

trusted the Shepherd family, and

arranged their engagement.

the Shepherd family pursuing this match, but over the years,

my fortunes

Wynter’s background and want to call off

listened quietly

A Heartbeat Away

seem

the prime of her youth. So how could Wynter possibly

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

the house, Wynter was surprised and puzzled that Dalton and Margaret

but wonder if he

more confident than