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 glances,

Maynard family had already done their homework on

been made public, it wasn't difficult for the

for the first time, and she and Stewart had two children together. The Maynards were a little disappointed, sure, but they weren't a family

Maynards had plenty of resources-they certainly didn't mind welcoming

the Northborough Bar Association, now also the vice president of Neonova Corporation, and son-in-law to

already agreed: as long as the marriage went through and Lori could be officially recognized as family,

all these preparations and coming

atmosphere grew strangely

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

his face darkening. "Taking advantage while others are down-does

why the accusations? Weren't those photos online taken 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 into this mess, we should be the ones demanding answers.

Maynard family exchanged

else going

Wentworth's new wife?" Afra frowned at Maynard, giving

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