I suspect he’s got something else on his mind. He’s bold, so I wouldn’t be surprised if he comes your way! If you concede to his demands, your family will certainly suffer because of my brother!”
Lydia implored.
Brayden inhaled deeply, attempting to master his emotions. Then, with a gentle tone, he advised, “Then you… Must stay safe at home, okay?”
Lydia’s spirits lifted for some unknown reason when she heard Brayden’s concerned tone.
“I’m like his money tree. He won’t let me wither away. Don’t fret over me. Just focus on outshining whatever task Hannah assigns you. I’ll always stay in contact with you as long as I have my phone.”
“Alright.”
After ending the call, Brayden paused before dialing Hannah’s number.
While Hannah shared the update that she’d arrived in Valmere with Edwin, Brayden’s call suddenly came through.
Before long, the call was connected.
A hint of Brayden’s worry seeped through.
“I can’t shake my concern.
Isn’t it too risky to leave Lydia by herself?”
“They’re eager to marry Lydia off, so they’ll keep her safe. When it’s your moment to appear, I’ll contact you.”
“Understood.”
Lydia was stuck in her room and hadn’t eaten her dinner.
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A maid gently knocked on the door, announcing, “Miss Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. Phillips invite you to join them for dinner downstairs.”
“I don’t have an appetite. I don’t want to eat! Weren’t they trying to starve me to death? Well, now’s their opportunity!” Lydia hollered.
“I refuse to eat! And don’t bother calling me for meals anymore!”
There was a bit of movement by the door, and everything went quiet.
Roughly an hour later, a second knock came. It was her mother’s voice this time.
“Lydia, please open the door.”
In the quiet room, Lydia didn’t make a sound. The persistent knocking of her mother continued.
“Lydia, I have things to talk to you about.”
Out of the blue, the door swung open, and Lydia stared icily, asking, “What’s on your mind?”