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    Brenna saw through Elsa’s ploy and remained unfazed. “I’m fine, thank you. I’m just here to have a quick chat with thisdy before joining my friend.”


    The waiter gave Elsa a curious nce. She had clearly been waiting for Brenna, yet Brenna had no intention of sharing a meal with her.


    Elsa caught the waiter’s look, and her pride took a sting. Her dislike for Brenna grew—Brenna seemed to be intentionally humiliating her. Brenna was probably lying about meeting a friend just to save face, Elsa thought.


    Her lips curved into a smirk. “With a friend? Strange—I don’t see anyone.”


    At that moment, Darwin nced Brenna’s way. She returned his look with a smile.


    Elsa’s suspicion red. Her voice turned sharp. “You’re dating my son and having lunch with another man? That’s crossing a line.”


    Brenna had no patience for her usation. “Yes, I’m dating your son. That doesn’t mean he owns me. Why can’t I have lunch with someone else?”


    Instead of exining herself, she pushed back.


    To Elsa, it felt like open disrespect, as if Brenna didn’t care about Ethan at all.


    How could she be so dismissive of her son’s emotions?


    “You’re seeing two men at once? That’s rather shameless, don’t you think, Brenna?” Elsa snapped.


    “What, just because I’m with your son, I can’t have male friends? That man is just a friend. Don’t twist things,” Brenna said coolly. “Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to eat with him.”


    She rose to leave.


    “Sit down!” Elsamanded sharply.


    Brenna sat again, expression frosty. “Say what you need to say. My time is limited.”


    Elsa bristled. “I’m Ethan’s mother. How could you talk to me like this? You’re not afraid he’ll leave you?”


    “Why would I?” Brenna answered, ncing at her watch to hurry her along.


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    Elsa’s anger boiled over. “I don’t approve of this destination wedding nonsense. If you go through with it, the marriage is off. I won’t allow it.”


    Brenna gave a shortugh. “Your son doesn’t even listen to you. You think you call the shots? If you’re unhappy, take it up with him.”


    With that, she walked away.


    Ethan valued her wishes, not Elsa’s. Where did Elsa get this misced confidence?


    Elsa’s re followed Brenna as she joined Darwin at his table, chatting easily,pletely unfazed.


    The sight only enraged her further.


    Storming over, she demanded, “What’s going on between you two?”


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