How could he say something Like that?

After all these years, he finally stopped hiding his true thoughts.

Noemi seethed, her face paling with rage.

Brian stepped in, his eyes flashing with anger.

“Enough! I respect you as an elder, and I won't comment on your relationship with my mother, but think before you speak. Don't forget about Deanna. Have you ever thought about her feelings? She has seen you two love each other since she was a child. Don't make her think it was all a facade!"

Tears welled up in Deanna's eyes. Her father seemed like a stranger now.

She had believed that marriage meant two people loving each other and living together for a lifetime, but it seemed it was all about self -interest.

Brad suddenly came back to his senses. He looked at Deanna with a hint of remorse in his eyes.

He reached out to grab Deanna's arm.

“I'm sorry, Deanna. I said some thoughtless things."

Deanna pulled away, tears streaming down her cheeks.

“Dad, you have disappointed me. Let me make it clear. I only have one mother. This house belongs to me. I won't allow that woman to step into this house as long as I'm alive. If you dare marry her, I'll cut all ties with you!"

She stormed off to her room crying.

Brad furrowed his brow, watching his daughter's retreating figure in silence.

Tears welled up in Noemi's eyes. She spoke with bitterness in her voice.

“Brad, even if you don't love me, Deanna is your own flesh and blood. I hope you won't let your desires cloud your judgment.

Don't be like my ex-husband. Don't let a scheming woman harm our daughter! If I ever find out that woman has ill intentions towards Deanna, I'll stop at nothing, even if it costs me my life. Let's go,

Brian!"

Brian gave Brad a subtle nod before carefully getting into the car with Noemi.

Selina, who had gone unnoticed until now, quickly followed suit.