Maddox was nodding so much it looked like his head might fall off.
Everyone else just stared in disbelief.
Vivienne couldn't help but mock, "How can Uncle Max shamelessly cling to Aunt Willa like that?"
Arthur chimed in, "Exactly! What kind of man hides behind his wife? It's embarrassing."
Vivienne retorted, "Like you're one to talk."
Arthur was left speechless.
The three Thompson brothers looked at Maddox with a mix of complexity and disdain.
Luke could barely eat, "Willa, we don't need this guy. I'll find someone better for you, someone smart who won't hold you back."
Fredrick, with the finesse of a magician, flicked a piece of fruit from the table, hitting Maddox squarely, "Stop sticking to Willa like glue. You're annoying."
Maddox's face was a mess of fruit juice.
He turned to Willa, playing the victim, "Willa, Fred is bullying me."
Fredrick rolled his eyes, hating snitches the most.
Jasper shot Maddox a warning look, "Cut it out. Don't you dare hurt Willa."
Seeing Maddox's pathetic state only made them feel more pity for Willa.
They thought anyone off the street would be better than him for their precious Willa.
warm inside. She knew her place in the family
until Sasha returned, showing her that it was possible
life to the Thompson family and should
of sunshine piercing through the gloom,
in front of everyone, Willa spoke her mind, "Dad, big bro, second bro, and little bro, I chose to be with Max willingly. Please
moon,
a huge relief visible as he smiled, "Willa, as long as you're happy, that's all that matters. But if this kid ever makes you upset, just tell me, and I'll teach him a lesson!" Willa nodded, "No need, Dad.
Maddox gulped, nervous.
boasted, "That's my
got some great news. The Ellingtons are coming to ask
Arthur was stunned, "Wife..."
sharp look before turning to his daughter with a smile, "That's wonderful. Percival is a fine young man.
felt left out, "Father-in-law, you're making this hard for
as they were getting over Willa and Maddox's decade-long love saga, news of
and aunts were instantly
holding hands with Maddox under the table, smiled warmly at
on a date? Do you want a traditional
"Sis, these things should be the groom's worry. Our Vivienne just needs to be
out our best treasures as
slighted, "Weren't we just saying
but Mr. Wolf and I agreed on a simple
Your mother's wedding was rushed, and we insisted on perfection. Your wedding has to be
slammed his hand on the table, "Exactly! Sasha and I have only one daughter. We want a grand, dignified wedding for her. We won't accept
wondered if her
consensus was clear: the wedding had to be grand and magnificent. If the Ellingtons couldn't afford it, the Thompsons would foot the bill. The uncles were adamant that Vivienne would have the wedding of her
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