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 was no secret, but they never
memories until Sasha returned, showing her that it was possible to live
that she owed her life to the Thompson family and should always put their interests first. But this time, she wanted to choose
look that felt like a ray of sunshine
front of everyone, Willa spoke her mind, "Dad, big bro, second bro, and little bro, I chose to be with Max willingly.
the moon,
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
Maddox gulped, nervous.
boasted, "That's
"Dad, I've got some great news. The Ellingtons are coming to
Arthur was stunned, "Wife..."
sharp look before turning to his daughter with a smile, "That's wonderful. Percival is a fine
you're
were getting over Willa and Maddox's decade-long
aunts were
with Maddox under the table, smiled
getting married! Have you decided on a date? Do you
should be the groom's worry. Our Vivienne just needs to be the beautiful bride and enjoy the
"As her family, we'll bring out our best
felt slighted, "Weren't we just saying we had
and I agreed on a simple
Your mother's wedding was rushed, and we insisted on perfection. Your wedding has to be even more
slammed his hand on the table, "Exactly! Sasha and I have only one daughter. We want a grand, dignified
wondered if her wishes were being
the Ellingtons couldn't afford it, the Thompsons would foot the bill. The uncles were adamant that Vivienne would
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