Maddox was nodding so much it looked like his head might fall off.

Everyone else just stared in disbelief.

Vivienne couldn't help but mock, "How can Uncle Max shamelessly cling to Aunt Willa like that?"

Arthur chimed in, "Exactly! What kind of man hides behind his wife? It's embarrassing."

Vivienne retorted, "Like you're one to talk."

Arthur was left speechless.

The three Thompson brothers looked at Maddox with a mix of complexity and disdain.

Luke could barely eat, "Willa, we don't need this guy. I'll find someone better for you, someone smart who won't hold you back."

Fredrick, with the finesse of a magician, flicked a piece of fruit from the table, hitting Maddox squarely, "Stop sticking to Willa like glue. You're annoying."

Maddox's face was a mess of fruit juice.

He turned to Willa, playing the victim, "Willa, Fred is bullying me."

Fredrick rolled his eyes, hating snitches the most.

Jasper shot Maddox a warning look, "Cut it out. Don't you dare hurt Willa."

Seeing Maddox's pathetic state only made them feel more pity for Willa.

They thought anyone off the street would be better than him for their precious Willa.

Willa, feeling the love and care from her big brother, second brother, and youngest brother, felt warm inside. She knew her place in the family was no secret, but they never treated her differently. Instead, they cherished her as their own sister.

heart locked in childhood memories until Sasha returned, showing her

she owed her life to the Thompson family and should

sunshine piercing through the

in front of everyone, Willa spoke her mind, "Dad, big bro, second bro,

the moon, vigorously

visible as he smiled, "Willa, as long as you're happy, that's all that matters. But if this kid ever makes you upset, just tell me, and I'll

Maddox gulped, nervous.

"That's my

Sasha then shared some news with Jasper, "Dad, I've got

Arthur was stunned, "Wife..."

his daughter with a smile, "That's wonderful. Percival is a fine

left out, "Father-in-law, you're making

and Maddox's decade-long love saga, news

uncles and aunts were

with Maddox under the table, smiled warmly

Do you want a traditional or a modern wedding? Where's

these things should be the groom's worry. Our Vivienne just needs to be the beautiful bride and enjoy the

out our best treasures as wedding gifts.

we just saying we had

Mr. Wolf and I agreed on a

Your mother's wedding was rushed, and we insisted on

found an ally and slammed his hand on the table, "Exactly! Sasha and I have only one daughter. We want a grand, dignified wedding for

wondered if her wishes were being

couldn't afford it, the

smug, convinced nothing was

a cold stare to decipher on his

looked to his wife for help,

be perfect. We can take more time to prepare.

such a mom!" Sasha exclaimed, half-joking, half-serious. "You've got a husband, and you

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