At that moment, everyone finally grasped the situation.


    “Oh, so Hutton had already turned Courtney down.


    ”


    “Well, Hutton’s rejection was too subtle.


    ”


    Hutton said, “I spared the time to see your daughter’s paintings out of respect for your elder brother.


    It’s disappointing to see how you reproach him like that now.


    You are no longer wee at my banquet.


    ”


    It was clear that Hutton was showing Rowan and his family the door.


    Rowan and his family were visibly shaken.


    Rowan quickly approached Glenn and apologized, “Glenn, I’m sorry.


    I don’t me you.


    My wife and Courtney acted impulsively because they struggled to ept the reality.


    Please don’t hold it against them.


    ”


    Glenn looked at his younger brother and said softly, “After our father passed, I’ve always tried to support you.


    I even bought up all the paintings you couldn’t sell each year.


    Yet, I never expected that you would think I would do something Like that to you.


    ”


    Rowan was struck speechless.


    His artwork had always sold out over the years.


    Even those that didn’t sell initially would be bought at a high price by the end of the year.


    That was how he could afford a home in Ansport.


    But he had never known it was Glenn who had been aiding him discreetly all along.


    At that moment, Rowan was overwhelmed with shame.


    He was heartbroken and couldn’t even face Glenn.


    “Glenn, I…”


    “You can go now,” Glenn said.


    Feeling disgraced, Rowan left with Sarai and Courtney.


    After they departed, the atmosphere at the party lightened considerably, and everyone began to rx and enjoy themselves.


    A N G E L A ‘s L I B R A R Y


    Sitting next to Madisyn, Andrew looked over at her and inquired, “Sweetheart, how many more secrets are you keeping from me?”


    “Not many,” Madisyn replied with a smile.


    Gazing back at him, she teased, “I don’t think I have as many as you do.


    ”


    Andrew’s dark eyes widened in surprise.


    How could Madisyn know…


    But then he caught the yful glint in her eyes and realized she had been jesting.


    She was quite adept at using psychology.novelbin


    After the dinner, the guests dispersed.


    Glenn invited Hutton to visit his home, and Hutton epted the invitation.


    They were enjoying tea and having lively conversations there.


    Conversely, the mood in another ce was decidedly chilly.