Chapter 361

My heart skipped a beat, and I instinctively turned to look at Soren.

“Grandpa, 1”

Soren had just started speaking when William interrupted, I’m trying to have a chat with Miss Jones, young man. Why are you interrupting? What could I possibly do to your lifesaver, hmm?”

Although William’s tone remained wann, his repeated reference to me as “Miss Jones” made something clear.

I had failed his test.

What he was trying to say was that, as much as I had saved Soren’s life, the facts remained. I was from the Jones family, a family of such lowly status that we could never hope to be on par with or approach the Kenways.

He didn’t say it outright, but I understood.

“That’s right. My father made some bad business decisions and was sentenced to prison. But he’s now appealed for medical parole due to health issues,” I answered truthfully since there was no point in hiding it.

William nodded. “I heard it was you who turned him in?”

“Yes, it was.”

“A

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you for the compliment.”

Soren

was only with me

to look at Soren, who met my gaze before saying, “Grandpa, I’m with Taylor because I love her. It has nothing to do

because she saved my life, but I didn’t choose to be with

through me, and I found

the fact that he was willing to defend me and our

regret being with

understand. You

in love when you find a woman you love. That way, you’ll be ready

pang coursed through me, like countless tiny needles pricking my skin.

was trying to say we could find someone we loved, enter a relationship, and indulge in our personal desires. However, marriage should be arranged

replied with a smile, though it felt forced.

the reason I brought Taylor here today is to tell you that I

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and I once thought I’d never have

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