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.

was pulled back with a wooden hairpin, highlighting her

undoubtedly beautiful,

gaze, Wynter’s eyes turned to meet

and her hair was

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

me about this Charlie. Understanding her situation may

offer her some comfort.”

the Black Locust tree

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

arranged their engagement.

family pursuing this match, but

since my

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

quietly

Heartbeat Away Left

seem to be

mean the whole world to any teenage girl who was in the prime of

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

and puzzled

couldn’t help but wonder

more confident than helpless.