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.
brother, felt warm inside. She knew her place in the family was no secret,
in childhood memories until Sasha returned, showing her that it was possible to live for
always told herself that she owed her life to the Thompson family and should always put their interests first. But
look that felt like a ray of sunshine piercing through the gloom,
spoke her mind, "Dad, big bro, second bro, and little bro, I chose to be with Max willingly. Please
over the moon, vigorously nodding in
ever makes
Maddox gulped, nervous.
"That's my
some news with Jasper, "Dad, I've got some great news. The Ellingtons are coming to ask for
Arthur was stunned, "Wife..."
a sharp look before turning to his daughter with a smile, "That's wonderful.
out, "Father-in-law, you're
decade-long love saga, news of
aunts were
Maddox under the table, smiled
Do you
be the groom's worry. Our Vivienne just needs to be the beautiful
bring out our best treasures as
felt slighted, "Weren't we just saying we had
"Thanks, but Mr. Wolf and I agreed on a
and we insisted on perfection. Your wedding has to be even
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 anything
if her
and magnificent. If the Ellingtons couldn't afford it, the Thompsons would foot the bill. The uncles were
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