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."

and Afra exchanged glances, their curiosity

family had already done their homework on Briony's

Even though their marriage had never been made public, it

a little disappointed, sure, but they weren't a family bound by old-fashioned rules;

had plenty of resources-they

Neonova Corporation, and

recognized as family, they wouldn't mind at all if Briony brought her

they'd never expected that after making all these preparations and coming here in full, formal

atmosphere grew

"Mr. Wentworth, did you come to see the kids?

swept over to Maynard, his face darkening. "Taking advantage while

in order and it drags me, Bryn, and our newborn into this mess, we should be the ones

family exchanged uncertain

something else

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

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