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 secret, but they never treated her

in a blur, her heart locked in childhood memories until Sasha returned, showing her

she owed her life to the Thompson family and should always put their interests first. But this time, she wanted to

Willa's emotions, shared a look that felt like a ray of sunshine piercing through

front of everyone, Willa spoke her mind, "Dad, big bro, second bro, and little bro, I chose to be with Max willingly. Please

moon,

all that matters. But if this kid ever makes you upset, just tell me, and I'll teach him

Maddox gulped, nervous.

"That's

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

Arthur was stunned, "Wife..."

before turning to his daughter with a smile, "That's wonderful. Percival is a

"Father-in-law, you're making

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

and aunts

Willa, holding hands with Maddox under the table, smiled warmly at

Have you decided on a date? Do you want a traditional or a modern wedding? Where's it going

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

family, we'll bring out our best treasures as

"Weren't we just saying we had

chuckled, "Thanks, but Mr. Wolf and I agreed on a simple

"That won't do. Your mother's wedding was rushed, and we insisted on perfection. Your

I have only one daughter. We want a

wondered if her

it, the Thompsons would foot the bill. The uncles

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