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.

from her big brother, second brother, and youngest brother, felt warm inside. She knew her place in the family was no

heart locked in childhood memories until Sasha returned, showing her that it was

and should always put their interests first. But this time,

Willa's emotions, shared a look that felt like a ray of sunshine piercing through the gloom, encouraging her, "Willa, do what you want to

spoke her mind, "Dad, big bro, second bro, and little bro, I chose to be with Max willingly. Please don't

moon, vigorously

all that matters. But if this kid ever makes you upset, just tell me, and

Maddox gulped, nervous.

"That's

with Jasper, "Dad, I've got some great news. The Ellingtons are coming to ask

Arthur was stunned, "Wife..."

a sharp look before turning to his daughter with a smile,

felt left out, "Father-in-law, you're

were getting over Willa and Maddox's decade-long love saga, news

and aunts

under the

was beaming, "So, Vivienne's getting married! Have you decided on a date? Do you want a traditional or a modern wedding? Where's it going

these things should be the groom's worry. Our Vivienne just needs to be the

we'll bring out our best treasures as wedding gifts. Your uncles

we just saying we had nothing to

and I agreed on a

mother's wedding was rushed, and we insisted on perfection. Your wedding has to be even

Sasha and I have only

wondered if her wishes were

afford it, the Thompsons would foot the bill. The uncles were adamant that Vivienne would have the wedding of her

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