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“Please father. She doesn't deserve such a comment," Darien tried to defend Jeri, his eyes fixed on his father.

Mr. Ethan drew his brows together without uttering a word.

Aysel and Mrs. Lucinda, on the flip side, sat quietly and glaring at Jeri, who stood a distance away from them.

“Excuse me everyone," Darien attempted to stand up so he could attend to Jeri, but Aysel, who sat beside him