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.

back with a wooden hairpin,

was undoubtedly beautiful,

his gaze, Wynter’s eyes

hair was silky brown, exuding both innocence

his eyes as his fingers

perhaps you could tell me about

offer her some comfort.”

Black

family, and Wynter had such a soft

arranged their engagement.

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

my fortunes have

to call off this engagement, making Wynter the

listened quietly

Heartbeat Away Left

recall, Wynter didn’t seem to

prime of her youth. So how could Wynter possibly not be bothered by it

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

Wynter was surprised and puzzled that Dalton and Margaret managed to chat for so

she couldn’t help but wonder

seemed more