Chapter 248

McNeil said nothing, and his silence was far more intimidating than any words he could have spoken.

Violet pressed her lips together, a note of stubborn defiance creeping into her

voice.

"No one can take Gwyn's mom away from her. Even if someone tried, your dad would never allow it."

As soon as she finished, Violet glanced at McNeil, hoping he would contradict her. But McNeil simply helped Gwyneth into the car, then took his place in the driver's seat without a word.

Sitting in the back with Gwyneth, Violet could feel the car accelerating, the speed creeping higher and higher. It was as if McNeil had a storm raging inside him, and he was trying to burn it off with the engine's power.

He'd meant to drive Gwyneth home, but when she refused to go, he had no choice but to bring her to the office.

restaurant first; when McNeil and Violet walked in, they found both of them holding Gwyneth's hands,

the three of you together-you really are the model family for Starfall City's

veterans of politics and commerce, rarely kept their first spouse by their side once they'd made it to the top. Scenes of family harmony, especially with a child present, were almost unheard of. But watching Mr. and Mrs. Langford with their daughter, it was obvious they weren't just putting on a show. If a couple was only pretending, surely the child would sense it—she wouldn't

Langford, couples as young and devoted as you and your

shyly at McNeil. When he showed no sign of correcting the misunderstanding, she let

something was off. This "Mrs. Langford" was far too cautious, and

tension,

"Gwyn, say hello."

little angel.

turning to Violet, she piped up, "Miss Violet, I want that one. I can't

Gwyneth unwittingly exposed the truth: Violet wasn't

excused himself to use the restroom, murmuring an apology, and shook his head

a few minutes longer

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