Romina was still convinced River had done it on purpose.

River fired back, "You think you're a weak woman? When you're drunk, you're a beast. If you don't believe me, go call Maddox. He saw the whole thing-watched you come after me without lifting a finger."

Romina had no response.

She turned to her family, searching their faces for some sign of support.

"Romina..." Donovan sighed. "River's telling the truth. He brought you home last night, just like this. Maddox called me, I questioned him, and he confirmed it-you went after River."

squeezed her eyes

to crawl under a

night, you crossed a line. Everyone knows. You ruined his name. So we came here

I can clarify things to the public, issue a public

as it's reasonable, I'll pay. But marry River? No way! We're not

willing to apologize and offer compensation. But a marriage between two people with no feelings? That's not right. A forced marriage won't end well—it'll only lead to resentment. That's not good

nodded

silent, his eyes

to this. Could it be that after years of bickering, River had actually fallen

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