Chapter 78

Nathan frowned deeply as he set his mug down with a loud clatter. "Ethan, that's enough!" he declared sternly. "This is a family decision, and it's not up for debate."

Adah quickly rose to her feet and grasped Ethan's arm, whispering soothingly, "Ethan, don't make things harder. Your sister marrying into the Foster family is a blessing. It will bring us honor." She shot him a pleading look, urging him to calm down.

Ethan shook off Adah's hand, his chest rising and falling with anger. His gaze was fixed intently on Claire, as if trying to see right through her.

Claire, however, remained unfazed.

Frustrated, Ethan stormed out, leaving the room in a huff.

Nathan and Adah exchanged a glance before following him out.

Her parents were surely trying to reason with

to check on my parents and brother."

and Brian remained in the

alone with him. She had witnessed his intimidating presence during her time in prison, and being alone with him here brought

her shin painfully against the coffee table. Ignoring the

made a beeline for the storage

she was about to shut the door, a strong hand pushed it open, and Brian slipped inside,

his cologne mixed with tobacco.

and resistance, feeling both anger and a strange sense of compassion as

hand. Her body trembled under his touch, her slender

strangely, tugged at his heart even though he was seething with jealousy over her agreement

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