Chapter 29: The Past and the Secret

Alpha Fred coughed. “I think it’s time for us to rest. Nathanael, you may talk with Lisa and get to know each other in the living room.”

“Thank you, Alpha Fred.” I stood to respect him as he left the room.

Then Cam let out a sigh. “I hope your father will accept Nate. He is a better man than me. Your brother is also too much.”

Lisa didn’t react. She held my hand; her hand was cold. “Let’s go elsewhere to talk.”

“Lisa, I hope you don’t get mad at me. I have never intended to humiliate you. I’m sorry,” Cam said.

Lisa pouted at Cam. Her eyes weren’t as warm as she stared at me. “As we have nothing in common and it was only a political marriage, I have no regrets about you canceling our agreement. But,” she stopped in the middle, “the only thing I regret the most is you didn’t come sooner to avoid this. I dislike being rejected publicly.”

“I have no other excuse. I’m guilty, indeed. Do you want some retribution? If you want more dowries, I will give Nate more jewelry to give to you.”