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.

and youngest brother, felt warm inside. She knew her place in the family

her heart locked in childhood memories until Sasha returned,

herself that she owed her life to the Thompson family and should always put

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

Willa spoke her mind, "Dad, big bro, second bro, and little bro,

moon, vigorously nodding in

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

Maddox gulped, nervous.

"That's my

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

Arthur was stunned, "Wife..."

sharp look before turning to his daughter with a smile, "That's

"Father-in-law, you're

Maddox's decade-long love saga, news of Vivienne's

and aunts

hands with Maddox under the

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

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

best treasures

just saying

Mr. Wolf and I agreed on a simple

rushed, and we insisted on perfection. Your wedding has to be even more

and slammed his hand on the table, "Exactly! Sasha and I have

wondered if her

the Ellingtons couldn't afford it, the Thompsons would foot the bill. The uncles were adamant that Vivienne would have the wedding

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