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.
knew her place in the family was no secret, but they never treated her differently. Instead, they
blur, her heart locked in childhood memories until
always told herself that she owed her life to the Thompson family and
ray of sunshine piercing through the gloom, encouraging her, "Willa, do what
Willa spoke her mind, "Dad, big bro, second bro, and little bro, I chose to be with Max willingly. Please don't blame
the moon, vigorously nodding
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. If he ever mistreats me, I'll handle
Maddox gulped, nervous.
boasted, "That's
I've got some great news.
Arthur was stunned, "Wife..."
his daughter with a smile, "That's wonderful. Percival is
felt left out, "Father-in-law, you're
they were getting over Willa and Maddox's decade-long love saga, news of Vivienne's
aunts were instantly
Willa, holding hands with Maddox under the table, smiled
"So, Vivienne's getting married! Have you decided on a date? Do you want a traditional or a modern wedding? Where's it going
worry. Our Vivienne just
family, we'll bring out our best treasures as wedding gifts. Your
just saying we
"Thanks, but Mr. Wolf and I agreed on
and we insisted on perfection.
an ally and 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
her wishes were
Ellingtons couldn't afford it, the Thompsons would foot the bill. The uncles were adamant that Vivienne would
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