Cedrick agreed without hesitation. “Of course. It’s only right. I will marry Gwenny and take full responsibility!”

Kieran narrowed his eyes and gave the other man a scathing look. “Do you think everything will be solved if you just took responsibility?”

Gwendolyn knew her brother well enough.

He has a grudge against Cedrick. Knowing how vengeful he is, he’s not going to let it slide without teaching Cedrick a lesson he will never forget.

“I’m to blame too, Kieran,” she said hastily. “Ceddy had just recovered. Don’t torment him.”

Kieran was unmoved. “He wouldn’t learn to treasure you if I don’t teach him a lesson. Does he think that asking for your hand in marriage is all he needs to do to court the daughter of the Harris family?”

“Kieran…”

Gwendolyn took a step forward, but Cedrick stopped her. “I will do whatever you ask of me,” he said in a level voice. “Nothing is off limits!”

“Very well.”

Upon obtaining the man’s promise and regarding him with one last haughty glare, Kieran rose and turned to leave.

Gwendolyn called out to him nervously, “Does Asher know, Kieran? You didn’t tell him, did you?”

Kieran would not bear to hurt her, but it was Asher who had disciplined her ever since she was young; he would never let both her and Cedrick off the hook.

Pausing in his stride, Kieran said begrudgingly, “Own up on New Year’s Eve.”

Gwendolyn heaved a sigh of relief. Sounds like Asher doesn’t know yet.

Placating her racing heart, she was thankful that her legs would remain functional for another two days.

Noticing it all, Cedrick took her hand. “Are you that afraid of Asher?”

“He will blow his lid if he finds out. This isn’t some small matter, either. He will never forgive me, much less you.”

him. “Don’t worry. Nobody will harm a hair on your head with

with unease. “It can’t let it come to that. I’ll think of something to

New Year’s

Nico went to

and, together with Gwendolyn, ascended Mount Tranquil straight

lively in the

Kieran,

have a mask on this time when he arrived at the Harris residence with Gwendolyn.

so handsome, Mr. Jenson! It appears

Cedrick remained willfully silent.

a candle against the real thing. Those feeding off the rumors must be feeling awful now that they see Ceddy’s face,

stepdaughter a fierce glare. She did feel awful, as though she had swallowed ten lemons in a row. Her chest

behave herself as Gwendolyn, her fiancé,

unpleasant reminder, Lorelai scoffed imperiously, rolled

the woman another glance. Instead, she dragged

Gwendolyn over to do some crafts while Treyton

for family, Marcus gave the servants the night off; even the chef was

deafening blasts went on for a long time. The air in the villa was thick

silent. Though they were all in excellent spirits, they appeared to be preoccupied

Gwendolyn cleared her throat.

once. Wiping his lips elegantly

with Gwenny for dinner, Mr. Marcus, I actually have something important to

as he finished speaking, Gwendolyn tightened her grip around her cutlery and

furrowed as if he

that only the crisp

three months’ time,

were delighted by the news, while Lorelai was shocked and dismayed. She stared at

for he had already known several

other hand, nervously gulped some soup and glanced at his eldest brother. He, too, had

the different reactions,

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