Carole, though disappointed, interjected, “Mr.


    Walsh, it’s too soon.


    I just got back, and Domenic and I need time to reconnect.


    If he finds someone else, I understand.


    He’s a catch, and many women would be vying for his attention.


    He has the right to choose his partner.


    ”


    This only fueled Jordan’s anger.


    mming his hand on the table, he erupted, “He’s the heir to the Walsh family, my favorite grandson! He can’t choose a woman of questionable character.


    It’s non-negotiable.


    Domenic, I will not watch you repeat your father’s blunder; you will marry Carole!”


    It was clear that talking about his deceased firstborn made him sad.


    There was a faint trembling in his voice.


    Domenic sighed.


    “Grandpa, I don’t want to argue with you…”


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    Carole, sensing the tension, stepped in, “Mr.


    Walsh, I’m fine.


    Don’t make this a condition.


    I don’t want to create strife between you and Domenic because of me…”


    Looking up at Domenic, she forced a smile.


    “Domenic, please don’t be mad at your grandpa.


    If you don’t feel the same way about me, I’ll move out.


    Your grandpa is lonely, and I just want to spend time with him.


    ”


    But Jordan was having none of it.


    mming his hand again, he retorted, “I’ll see who dares to kick you out! This manor is my territory, and I’m the owner!”


    Domenic felt the futility of continuing the discussion.


    He wearily rubbed his nose.


    No matter Jordan’s demands or threats, he couldn’tmit to an engagement with Carole.


    His heart belonged to Lindsey, and that was non-negotiable.


    As Carole’s considerate words failed to ease the tension, Jordan felt so agitated.


    He had carefully chosen a woman he deemed suitable for Domenic, who ticked all the right boxes.


    Yet, he couldn’t shake the feeling that he was pushing Domenic too hard, and it left him perplexed.


    In his eyes, Domenic was obstinate, blind to the family’s best interests.


    “You’re turning down such a wonderful girl.


    She’s understanding, loyal, andpletely devoted to you.


    What more could you want?”


    Jordan asked firmly.


    “Think back.


    As a kid, you were trapped in the cer by your uncles.


    Without Carole’s rescue, would you even be here today? How can you say you don’t want to engage her?!”Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org.


    Domenic hesitated, recalling her life-saving act.


    But saving him didn’t obligate him to marry her!


    “I’ll always be grateful for her saving my life, but gratitude doesn’t mean I’ll marry her.


    I’ll give her anything she asks for, help her in any way, but marrying her is out of the question,”


    Domenic said, his stance clear.


    Even though Carole had excellent qualities, in his heart, no one could rival Lindsey.


    Lindsey was intelligent, resilient, kind, and captivating.


    He admired everything about her and was charmed by her.


    He longed to care for her, protect her, shower her with the world’s wonders, and be by her side forever.


    He had never felt this way about anyone else.