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    Besides, she hated being in this house. Her husband had died here, and the ce carried too many painful memories. She yearned to return to her own home.


    Rosie finally spoke up with irritation. “Do you honestly believe their intentions are that pure? I’m certain what they really want is our family’s money. If that’s true, then what’s the point of pretending love matters? No one gets to have wealth, influence, and genuine affection at the same time. What makes them think their daughter is so special that she can have it all?”<fn2147> Updates are released by F?ndNovel</fn2147>


    Although Rosie’s reasoning had some truth, Giselle didn’t like what she said. After all, Lilith’s mother had been her close friend for years.


    “Lilith’s mother isn’t like that. It’spletely fair for Lilith’s parents to want the best for their daughter,” Giselle stood up for her friend, hinting that Rosie owed an apology for what she had said.


    Rosie caught on to the meaning in Giselle’s words, but she didn’t think she had said anything wrong. She tried to reason with her instead. “Mom, I really don’t think Lilith is right for Ernst. Her family is nowhere near our level. Ernst is set to inherit the Harper Group, which is worth billions, and his wife should alsoe from a wealthy family. With Lilith’s background, she isn’t suitable to be his wife.”


    Although Giselle wasn’t in a position to scold the younger ones outright, keeping quiet would have upset her. So, knowing that, Brenna spoke on her behalf. “Don’t you think that’s going too far? Lilith is going to be Ernst’s wife, and it’s obvious he has real feelings for her. Our family stands firmly on its own; we don’t need another family’s influence. Ernst has the right to marry the one he truly loves.”


    Rosie considered letting the matter go to avoid getting everyone suspicious of her intentions, but she resisted and pushed once more.


    “I disagree. Lilith doesn’t deserve to be a member of this family. In the long run, if she joins us at important gatherings and banquets, she might bring embarrassment to the family. If you’re determined to ept her, I won’t stand in the way. But honestly, the worst that could happen is a divorce in two years; Ernst can choose someone who truly matches his status then.”


    Shepard’s anger red. “Unbelievable! You’re already bringing up divorce before the marriage has even happened! You’re still young, so why hold onto such outdated notions about social rank? What matters is that my son loves her. That alone is enough. Our family’s position doesn’t need any boosting from a daughter-inw. And if you can’t say anything nice, then it’s best you keep quiet.”


    It was the first time Shepard had ever spoken to her so sharply, and Rosie froze in ce for a moment, frustration rising within her. She wanted to snap back, but then her eyesnded on her grandmother, who sat quietly, looking at Shepard.


    “Grandma, I apologize. I shouldn’t have said those things,” Rosie tried to summon tears, hoping to appear wronged so her grandmother might see her as being unfairly treated again, but no tears came.


    Tessa looked from her son to her daughter-inw, then fixed her attention on Rosie. “Stop meddling in other people’s business.”


    Brenna thought her grandmother’s words were fair and decided to share some information she had recently heard. “Ethan told me a few days ago that his contacts in…”


    Plieca passed along some news. “Apparently, Prince Maxley just married the daughter of the Natt family, one of the wealthiest there.”


    Rosie stared at her in shock. “What did you just say? That can’t be true! Howe I didn’t know that?”


    Brenna knew Rosie wasn’t aware of this. Still, she feigned surprise. “You don’t know? I assumed you’d agreed to it. Just two days ago, Maxley held a huge wedding. How could you have missed that?”


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