Kai told her that Stefan had thrown her f

bad about it. He's going to be fine,"

to shake her worry. "I'm so stupid. I shou

hy sighed and pouted, deciding to let go of her anxiety. Mo

undry. She looked disheveled, as though she hadn't had the chance to tidy herself u

te, his attention fixed on Doroth

ll me if you need anything, or ask one of the maids. I'm sure they'll be happy t

Dorothy and hugged her arm. "I love taking care of th

. It was obvious she was doing this to win Kai o

licious food in the kitchen. I noticed you love kimch

ot hungry," she mumbled, nodding at Kai before heading

m giving him?" Emily grumbled in frust

d headed to the bathroom to splash some water on

n uncomfortable, trying his best not to react, and yet s

eemed off. It took her a moment to realize that most of her skimpy, ti

eant he had listened to her complai

riffin's number. He took a while to pick up, and when he did,

?" Dorothy began hesitantly. "Tell him I saw the

iffin repl

e she could. She stared at the phone in disbelief, scoffing. Putting it aside, she tried on one of the comfy

uldn't be Griffin-he was always quiet. Curious, she peeked into the dining room and saw people she had never met bef

im as Arthur Everest-Stefan's father. That meant the woman beside him

y, catching her off guard. She realize

ere?" he said, drawing

d forward, her

Mom, B

ng her a smug smile. He looked her over from head to toe. "Wow,

a shiver down Dorothy's spine,

's an honor to meet you," Arthur said wa

ven tell us he got married, let alone invite us t

r, and this is my wife

one, didn't even acknowledge Doroth

son Tristan-Stef

. So, Tasha wasn't Stefan's mother. Dorothy wanted to ask

hat kind of party did he th

a quick wedding. We just reg

ceremony. A beauty like you deserves to be celebrated. I bet you'd look

should take it as an assault. The atmosphere shifted. Dorothy felt a s

bout you," Tristan said mockingly, correcting himself

xpression hardening as he

our wife. You didn't tell us you g

get to be apart of something like this" Tasha added, h

ou all to leave," G

n't he say it himself?" Tristan

Tristan," Arthur

een crippled and dumb for nine years. His legs are never coming back but his voice can and if

t she knew what damn well she was

snapped. "Excuse me, ma'am, but aren't you

d. "Who do you thin

n't leave my husband's house, I'll have secur

air. Stefan had just wheeled his chair toward her and caught her hand. Even though he couldn't s

mother away from Stefan. "We'll do what you want and leave, but keep in mind-

or a moment, staring at Stefan, but Stefan's gaze was far from his father. Not

maids, who quickly rushed to obey. A few seco

iffin addressed them sharply. "If this happens again, conside

, stomping their feet in unison as a respectful salute.

, chose the stairs and met them there. By the time she arrived, Griffin was already h

e it from here," D

Seeing no objection from Stefan, he gave a short n

icked out the clothes Griffin had selecte

t way," she said, her voice calm but

er eyes caught faint red spots along the side of his neck, triggering a m

y. "Kia told me you pushed the food away beca

elp him with his pants, she froze, suddenly feeling self-conscious. Heat crept up her face as she r

nging her hands toward his trousers. Before she cou

said quietly. "I ca

nk y

male voice, and i