Chapter 4 I turned to see who had come in. Joseph was tall and handsome, with a deep, thoughtful look in his eyes. He caught everyone's attention the moment he walked in. Then, he gave me a warm and gentle smile. Jealousy flickered in Elliot's eyes as he stood up and said anxiously, '"My brother's here. Come on, get up and sit by me!" When I did not move, Elliot came over and grabbed my wrist, saying, "I know you're upset about the ring, but I promised to get you a new one, didn't I? You're carrying my child.

Don't be mad, or people will laugh at us!" I looked over at Joseph, who was approaching, and shook off Elliot's hand with an icy laugh. "People? Who are you talking about?" "Wendy, stop faking it! You're making me so mad! No matter how much you beg, I'm never going to marry you! Elliot scrunched his forehead in frustration. He was about to say more, but he stopped short when he saw Joseph's. name plaque on the seat. "Why? Why did Dad make a special name plaque just for him?" He looked totally shocked. He tried to pick it up, but I stopped him with an icy hand.

Elliot was about to lose it, but Joseph, looking strong and confident, was already striding over to us. Elliot shot me an angry look before stomping back to his seat. Once he sat down, Joseph was as kind and thoughtful as the memories I had of him. He kept looking out for me. He even told the maid to take away the wine in front of me and get me some warm milk instead. Elliot had never been that sweet and caring. Elliot sent me a furious text, [Wendy, what are you up to! Why are you getting so cozy with my brother?! I'm warning you, think about the baby you're carrying. Don't go overboard!

Don't do something dumb just because you're mad about a ring!] I frowned and turned off my phone. Someone needed to tell him that I was not going to marry him, and my child would not call him dad. Just then, Byron stood up, glass in hand, and said, " Today, I gathered you all here to share two big pieces of news. The first is about my oldest son. Starting today, he's officially moving back home from abroad." Elliot's face went pale. Byron went on to announce, ''The second big news is that our Lewis family is joining forces with the Carter family through marriage.

The wedding will be held in seven days at the Lewis family's estate. The bride is Wendy Carter, and the groom is..." Right then, Elliot's phone buzzed to life. He answered the call, and his face went pale. With everyone watching, he jumped to his feet while speaking fast, "Hold on, Dad! Sheila got into a car crash right outside the estate. I have to go to her!" Byron's eyebrows knitted together in annoyance, "Elliot! You already made a scene at Wendy's birthday party because of that girl. I let you off the hook then, which was more than generous.

And now, in the middle of my announcement, you want to run off for her again? Sit down!" "Ican't, Dad! Sheila found out about the engagement and got so upset that she wasn't watching where she was going... I'll just take her to the hospital and be right back!" "Absurd! The Lewis family's big plans have nothing to do with some maid! She has no reason to be so worked up!" Elliot shot me a euiltv look. However, I just kept on slicing my steak as if nothing was happening. Joseph took the knife from me and resumed cutting the steak, giving Byron a small smile.

"Dad, if Elliot's too busy, let him go. It's not like this has anything to do with him anyway."