Joann’s temper red.


    “Ste!” Her voice turned sharp.


    “Don’t act innocent! If it weren’t for you, my engagement party wouldn’t have been ruined! How dare you use me!”


    Ste’s expression darkened; she found the situation both ridiculous and unreasonable.


    “Given the circumstances, you continue to me others,” she retorted evenly.


    “You should be well aware of your own actions.


    ”


    Waldo, too, looked displeased.


    His face stern, he interjected, “If you are here to me my granddaughter-inw, please leave.


    ”


    Everyone present understood Ste’s character well, and the fact that the Crawford family had managed to provoke her indicated the gravity of their behavior.


    As the tension escted, Molly attempted to intervene, saying to Ste, “Please don’t be upset, Mrs.


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    Joann’s directness stemmed from her dedication to the Lowell family’s engagement.


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    ”


    Ste remained unmoved, stating curtly, “The Lowell family has decided to call off the engagement with Joann.


    It’s beyond our control.


    Her mood is her own concern.


    If there’s nothing else, please refrain from disturbing our family dinner.


    ”


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    Molly had always heard that the rk elders were amodating, assuming Ste wouldn’t speak harshly in front of her elders, so she brought Joann along now.


    Unexpectedly, Ste proved to be articte.


    Despite their preparations, Ste effortlessly thwarted their ns.


    She hadn’t anticipated that Waldo and Lucia would rally behind Ste in such a manner.


    Molly’s face darkened.


    It was clear this dispute wouldn’t end easily today.


    She frowned and discreetly signaled Joann.


    Meanwhile, Lindsay attempted to fade into the background, minimizing her presence.


    Today, she praised Lucia extensively, hoping to improve her standing in Matthew’s eyes.


    However, Molly’s unexpected arrival with Joann threw a wrench into her ns.


    She prayed silently that Joann wouldn’t mention her.


    But the more she hoped to avoid it, the more inevitable it became.


    ALL of a sudden, Joann turned to Lindsay and said, “Lindsay,e help me.


    Don’t you think Ste has crossed a line?”


    Lindsay was acutely aware of Ste’s significant influence over Waldo and Lucia.


    If they discovered her coboration with Joann, who knew how they would perceive her?


    Lindsay felt like Joann was driving her insane.


    Joann’s reckless actions were dragging Lindsay into trouble.


    Everyone’s attention was shifted to Lindsay.


    Feeling the weight of every gaze, a storm brewed silently in Lindsay’s heart.