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.”

the stairs, car keys jingling in his

you headed?” Gerry

replied, his face an expressionless

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

hurry, or Merrick’s car will

the door slamming behind him with

Do you even know where Merrick

with practiced

when Merrick’s sports car finally pulled up at the entrance of an upscale

he made one last attempt,

you absolutely certain you don’t want to stay with me? With all

because of the situation that I can’t accept your offer. I refuse to let you become entangled in this

glimmer of hope

whole situation blows

“No.”

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