Chapter 576:
Bryan stopped and turned to face Jacob, silent for a long moment.
What did Jacob mean by âthe effect will be manageableâ?
With his failing health, he couldnât even embrace Eileen properly, much less offer Gabriela the warmth she deserved. He felt like he would only be a burden to them both.
He couldnât accept that.
Then, a cry drifted from a slightly open window. Bryan looked up, his ears catching Eileenâs gentle voice soothing Gabriela.
The familiar sound of Gabrielaâs voice stirred something deep within Bryan. He wanted to walk away quickly but found himself unable to move beyond a few stepsâ¦
Josue and Jacob watched Bryanâs state, their eyes filled with sympathy.
When evening came, the guests had left Zeldaâs home, leaving the wedding decorations behind, but the atmosphere of the place was somber.
As Bryan entered, Zelda and her father, Felipe Dury, quickly stood up, their expressions uneasy.
âMr. Dawson, are you truly intent on marrying Zelda?â Felipe asked, his tone somewhat disappointed. âGiven your health, marrying my daughter seems unfair to her. Plus, you are married, and your relationship with your wife seems complicated. Iâm concerned you might bring problems to Zelda.â
Before Bryan could respond, Zelda interjected, âDad, I want to marry him. Regardless of what his wife might do, she canât force him not to marry me.â
Despite Felipeâs subtle signals to stop, Zelda ignored them completely.
Felipeâs expression darkened. âHelping you wasnât about expecting something in return. You needed a place, and your friends paid us, so I agreed. But now, despite your failing health, you still wish to marry my daughter. Are you trying to cause us problems?â
âDonât forget our agreement to keep matters private,â Bryan said as he sat down on a bench.
Get the newest chapters gαâηÏvðlsâ¤com He maintained his dignified demeanor. After spending too much time under the sun recently, he now had a rugged appeal.
Zeldaâs gaze lingered on his striking profile, her eyes shining.
âIf your daughter had followed the rules, we wouldnât be facing these issues,â Bryan stated coldly, glancing at Felipe.
Knowing Felipeâs deep love for his daughter, Bryan added, âThe wedding is fake. But as long as she consents, I will ensure she is financially secure for life.â
Felipe, concerned for Zeldaâs future, glanced at her. Given Zeldaâs disability and the potential damage to her reputation, he knew it would be challenging for her to find another man willing to marry her after this. He feared for his daughterâs well-being in his later years if things turned out this way.
Upon hearing Bryanâs proposal, Felipe turned his gaze to Zelda.
âI agree. But Iâm not interested in your money,â Zelda quickly stated.
What else could she be interested in? The answer seemed obvious.
Bryan gave Zelda a cold glance, causing her to shiver.
She realized her mistake.
Seeing how casually Josue and his companions handled money, she had assumed Bryan was wealthy and thought that by issuing a missing person notice, she could gain more funds.
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