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 rock and never come

clean- no scandals, a good reputation. Last night, you crossed a line. Everyone knows. You ruined his name. So we came here today with a little gift, something we put together quickly. River says it's a betrothal gift.

drunk—I wasn't thinking straight. I can clarify things to the

it's reasonable, I'll pay. But marry River? No way! We're not even dating. There's no love between us. How can

in the wrong. We're willing to apologize and offer compensation. But a marriage between two people with

nodded

Lafond remained silent, his

was clearly being petty, but there was something more to this. Could it be that after years of bickering, River had

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