Chapter 1264:

“What’s there to fuss about? Your brother’s thirty and hasn’t had a single relationship. I’d be thankful if he’s finally found someone who captures his interest.”

“Dad, what’s your take on this?” Gerry pressed.

Philip’s response came with a knowing smile.

“I always defer to your mother’s judgment.”

Madison added, “I can tell Cliff doesn’t like Juliet at all. The engagement was merely to put our minds at ease. That foolish boy— all we want is his happiness. He’s always orchestrating everyone else’s life but neglects his own.”

She ended with a heavy sigh.

Her words struck a chord in Gerry’s heart.

“I retract my comment about him losing his mind.”

after, Cliff descended the stairs, car keys jingling in his

are you headed?”

his face an expressionless

this hour? What kind of work demands your attention now?” Gerry’s lips curved into

hurry, or Merrick’s car will be

out, the door slamming behind him with

shouted after him, “Hey! Do you

Merrick’s car with practiced precision, maintaining enough distance to

Merrick’s sports car finally pulled up at the entrance

he made one last attempt,

don’t want to stay with me? With all this online harassment, living

of the situation that I can’t accept your offer. I refuse

of hope

whole situation blows over,

“No.”

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