The Perfect Wife's Perfect Revenge

Chapter 572

Gwyneth didn't mean it that way at all-of course she wanted him to explain. They weren't living together, for heaven's sake.

Besides, he'd all but dragged her to stay at his place. She'd never even wanted to move in, yet now, in front of the Langfords, everything he said seemed to twist the truth.

"What are you all standing around for? Dinner's ready. Everyone, take your seats."

Grandfather's eyes crinkled with a pleased smile, especially when he glanced at Hawthorne he could hardly hide his approval.

The Everhart boy-now, that was a fine pick for his great-granddaughter's husband.

Except for Thorpe, the rest of the family didn't look pleased. They seemed unwilling to accept the situation, though not for lack of respect for Hawthorne. A man with his steady presence and good looks wasn't exactly common among Starfall City's elite.

"Our sister's brought someone home to propose marriage."

Chris rarely spoke through gritted teeth, but after so many years, the only thing he could tolerate was Gwyneth's close friendship with Celia. Anyone else getting close to Gwyneth? He'd get irrationally jealous every time.

It was as if the person he loved most-and was closest to—was about to be stolen away. Who could stand that?

"That's not it at all."

Gwyneth couldn't understand where all this drama was coming from, her mother Victoria included. How had everyone come up with these wild storylines in their heads?

"If not, then why'd he bring that painting for Grandma? Trying to score points, isn't he?"

gifts for no reason-unless they're up to

it came to keeping Gwyneth to themselves, Chris and Celia were exactly the same

sick. It's his

they overreacting just

"Hmph-"

looked

She'd just wanted Gwyneth to come home; the family

finding her a

City, hoping that would settle her down and keep her

But-

would hardly go

your sister

often, but when he

dumbfounded. No one

Langford house. The last

Chris had

saltwater for

straight out at sea.

agree to join our

"Mom-!"

but cry out. How had things gotten so far

enemy. How could Mom possibly think the two of them