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.

pulled back with a wooden hairpin, highlighting her

was undoubtedly

of his gaze, Wynter’s eyes turned to

were red, and her hair was

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

me about this Charlie. Understanding her situation

offer her some comfort.”

Black Locust

trusted the Shepherd family, and Wynter had such

arranged their engagement.

Shepherd family pursuing this match, but

my fortunes

Wynter’s background and want to call off this engagement, making

listened quietly without

A Heartbeat

seem to be affected by

prime

in

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

couldn’t help but wonder

more confident