Briony was completely thrown off.

Beatrice's boldness was honestly overwhelming-Briony could barely process it and could only turn helplessly to Maynard.

Maynard rubbed his brow, trying to keep his composure as he addressed Beatrice. "Grandma, please, let's not rush. Things between us are a little... complicated. If you push like this, it'll put Bryn in an impossible position."

"Complicated?" Beatrice gave Maynard a sharp look. "Don't tell me... You two have already eloped and gotten married behind our backs?"

Maynard fell silent.

So did Briony.

Stewart, standing nearby, finally lost his patience.

"Bryn." He stepped forward, ignoring everyone else in the room, his gaze fixed on

Briony, eyes dark and intent. "Can we talk? Just the two of us."

Briony looked at him coolly. "Mr. Wentworth, I'm afraid I don't have time to entertain you right now."

exchanged

had already done their

her past with Stewart. Even though their marriage had never been made

had two children together. The Maynards were a little disappointed, sure, but they weren't a family bound by old-fashioned rules; as long

had plenty of resources-they certainly didn't

the vice president of Neonova Corporation, and son-in-law to the powerful Cooper family. With his status, it wasn't as if his children would ever

be officially recognized as family, they wouldn't mind at all if Briony

all these preparations and coming

grew strangely

at Stewart and offered a polite smile. "Mr. Wentworth, did you come to see the kids? You're a bit early-school doesn't let out until

darkening. "Taking

at the request of your new wife? If you can't keep your own house in order and it drags me, Bryn, and our newborn

family exchanged

else

are you saying those stories online were started by Mr. Wentworth's new wife?" Afra frowned at Maynard, giving himanet warning look. “Be careful with your words-don't make claims

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