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.

was hosting Grace and Owen for dinner on behalf of the company. Grace and Owen arrived at the restaurant first; when McNeil and Violet

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

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 be clinging to them so naturally, looking so

grin, "Mr. Langford, couples as young and devoted as you

showed no sign

sensed something was off. This "Mrs. Langford" was far too

tension, Violet turned

"Gwyn, say hello."

little angel.

Violet, she piped up, "Miss Violet, I want that one. I can't reach— can

simple request, Gwyneth unwittingly exposed

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

minutes longer before

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