Chapter 1237

“You’ve tried to hide it from them for so long before. I’m just afraid that they won’t let it slide.” Duncan frowned. “If they go too far, don’t put up with it. Fight back, and if something happens, I’ll support you.”

Everett felt amused when he heard this. He just agreed without talking back to him, which was a rare sight.

Duncan seemed a little restless. He was more anxious than Everett, who wanted to meet his future brothers-in-law.

“I need to check if we have enough money for a dowry for the Winters family.” He said, “If you can make that girl give you her hand in marriage, I’ll give her half of the land the Craig family owned as a dowry.”

Everett smiled and shook his head.

“Don’t worry. I’ve saved some money myself. I can still afford some betrothal gifts.”

‘It’s just that, right now, this is not the biggest problem.’

Everett lowered his gaze, looking a little down.

‘A few days ago, Ninian was in danger because of me. The Craig family saw this with their own eyes. What’s