Edith had a feeling what her son was going to say before he even opened his mouth, but hearing the words aloud, rage still flooded her chest.


    She shot to her feet, her voice sharp. "Absolutely not! I can overlook the fact that she''s divorced, but can''t you see she''s still entangled with her ex-husband? I will never allow a woman like that to marry into the West family!"


    Edith and Nathan had a strong marriage,rgely because their values were so aligned. Her words essentially represented Nathan''s opinion as well, so he remained silent.


    Keith had expected his mother''s opposition. It reminded him of the arguments they''d had years ago when his parents tried to force him to study economics, and of the screaming matches when he insisted on entering the entertainment industry a few years after that.


    He was only in his twenties, but it felt like he''d rarely had a peaceful day with his parents. It was utterly exhausting.


    But he had to see this through. "I love Amara," he said. "And I have for many years."


    "You were busy with the business and didn''t pay much attention to me when I was a kid, but you must remember I was very close with the little girl next door. If you ask around, you''ll find out that little girl was Amara."


    "We were close as children, and I''ve loved her ever since. Forcing me to give her up is simply not an option."


    Keith''s tone was resolute, leaving no room for negotiation. Edith was infuriated.


    "What is there to like about her? The fact that she''s still mixed up with her ex- husband?"


    "She''s attractive and sessful, yes, but look at her career! It''s in entertainment, just like yours-fickle and unstable. She has no interest in the family business."


    "One of you is enough of a headache. If you bring another rebel into the family, how do you expect to manage?"


    Edith clutched her chest as she finished her tirade.


    "In any case, I will not approve of this union And don''t think you can threaten me with never getting married. I''d rather you stay single, forever than bring a woman like that into this family."


    Keith couldn''t believe his mother''s stubbornness. His eyes practically burned with anger, his face contorted.


    Just then, Nathan, who had been silent, spoke in a deep voice. "You can marry Amara, but on one condition."


    "What do you mean by that?"


    This was the first time her husband had ever contradicted her in front of their son. Edith''s eyes widened in disbelief.


    Nathan waved a hand, signaling for his wife to be quiet. Then, with a serious expression, heid out his terms to Keith.


    After hearing what Nathan had to say, Edith frowned but didn''t protest further. She stroked her chin, deep in thought.


    Keith, however, stared with wide eyes, as if he couldn''t believe what he''d just heard.


    Meanwhile, *Whispers of Winter*


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    It was the talk of the town online, with many predicting it would be the year''s biggest


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