Chapter 298:


    Regina added, “Even someone as headstrong as you would treat Ynda with courtesy for our sake.


    She’s very important to us.”


    “Let’s be direct, Regina,” Caden pressed, his impatience showing.


    Her expression softened.


    “Alicia is resilient.


    Dorian’s efforts to escte this are futile.


    We are reasonable people.


    If Alicia apologizes to Ynda, we can move past this.”


    Caden nodded, understanding the expectation ced on him to mediate the situation.


    The approach he chose could be stern or mild—his choice.


    They were soon to return to Devarlton.


    How the situation would unfold—whether amicably or disastrously—now rested on his actions.


    Regina guessed correctly.


    Dorian’s recent confrontation with Alicia had been brief but heated, and he left in a huff.Published by N?v''elD/rama.Org.


    Upon reaching home, his uproar was so loud it woke Ynda, who came to him in tears.


    “Dad, please calm down,” Ynda pleaded.


    “I confronted her because I was curious about what Caden sees in her.


    Yes, I was harsh, and I upset her.


    I even mentioned that Caden and I nned to marry, which broke her heart.


    Let me apologize to Ms.


    Bet.


    This mess is my fault.”


    Tears continued to fall from Ynda’s eyes as she soughtfort in Regina’s embrace.


    Discover new releases


    The core of this conflict hinged on Caden’s decisions.


    Caden, his expression stoic, turned to Ynda and asked, “Is there another reason Alicia struck you?” Ynda, her eyes filled with tears, weakly protested, “Caden, how could I possibly retaliate?” Herplexion pale, she added, “Do you think I have the strength to fight back?”


    Despite Ynda’s emotional plea, Caden’s demeanor remained unchanged.


    “Rest now.


    I will take care of everything,” he said ambiguously, before leaving the room.


    Reginaforted Ynda, urging her to return to bed and rest.


    Later, Regina found Dorian alone on the balcony, smoking.


    She handed him a coat and gently cautioned, “You’re stressed enough; the cold isn’t helping.


    Please, don’t be so stubborn.”


    Dorian took her hand, offering aforting pat.


    “Did I frighten you?” he asked softly, his concern evident.


    Dorian was typically even-tempered, except when it came to Ynda.


    His protective instincts for her were boundless.


    With a warm smile, Regina reassured him, “As her father, it’s natural that you’re worried.


    My concern is that this might cause a rift between you and Caden.”


    Neither the Moss family nor Caden feared confrontation, but direct conflict was unnecessary and beneficial to no one.


    Now moreposed, Dorian rationalized, “That’s why I only requested an apology from Alicia and refrained from escting the situation.”


    .


    .


    .