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-"

throat and her

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

this because we need to be honest. If you're still willing to accept Gwyn-well, then we can

did hope Gwyneth would marry soon, but only to someone worthy

bear the consequences of adults'

Victoria completely

see it as an illness," he said quietly. "Maybe that's exactly

time Victoria and the family patriarch had heard anyone describe

a defense mechanism. Unless McNeil woke up, no one could say how long

the Langford family wanted

reality, blaming herself for

don't need to say more. I've

talked for nearly half an hour, and finally settled on

for family, a day when hearts come together-it

license in different counties," Thorpe chimed in, his

surprised she

nodded. "That's what I

leaving things to

Hawthorne's agreement, everyone

returned to the dining room, all eyes turned to

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