Chapter 577

"Gwyn, why don't you take Celia and Chris outside for a bit? The adults need to talk."

Victoria's tone was as sweet as if she were coaxing a child.

What did she mean, "the adults"? Hawthorne, apparently considering himself one

of them, made no move to leave. Gwyneth could only sigh, especially since Hawthorne was giving her that affectionate, indulgent look.

"Go on," he said gently, ruffling her hair. "I'll come find you in a little while."

Gwyneth hesitated, caught off guard by the warmth in his eyes. For a moment, they just looked at each other, and in the end, she gave in.

"Fine," she said, resigned.

As soon as Gwyneth and her siblings left the dining room, Victoria's demeanor changed; her usual warmth replaced by a rare seriousness.

"Gwyn isn't like other girls," she said, fixing Hawthorne with a steady gaze. "If you're truly set on marrying her, you need to be prepared."

Hawthorne's face remained calm, his voice steady. "I understand."

But Victoria shook her head. "No, I don't think you do. Gwyn suffers from a severe psychological condition. It's my fault-"

her throat and her eyes turned red.

of what Victoria said next was already known to Hawthorne, he listened patiently,

all this because we need to be honest. If you're still

hope Gwyneth would marry soon, but only to someone worthy

bear the

Victoria completely off

said quietly. "Maybe that's exactly what makes Gwyn so endearing, and so easy

Victoria and the family patriarch had heard anyone describe Gwyneth

say how long Gwyneth would remain like this. If things went badly, she could spend her whole life trapped

in the Langford family

reality,

say more. I've made up

an hour, and

day for family, a day when hearts come together-it was the

a marriage license in different counties," Thorpe chimed in, his eagerness

so surprised she

"That's what

leaving things to

Hawthorne's agreement, everyone breathed a little

returned to the dining room, all eyes turned to

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