Chapter 442

Chapter 442:

The emerald ring shimmered softly in the light, and Marc instantly recognized it as his grandfather’s — it was part of a matching set, the other half worn by his grandmother.

“Marc, take this back to Easton,” Flynn said. “Tell him the old marriage agreement is canceled p>

“No. I plan to honor it p>

A ripple of shock passed through the room after they heard Marc’s words, sparing only Wyatt, who remained calm.

Amelia’s eyes darted between Marc and Joselyn, a spark of realization dawning.

She then brushed her fingers lightly across Wyatt’s palm, her gaze twinkling with eagerness for confirmation.

Catching her look, Wyatt nodded subtly.

Having grown up with Marc, Wyatt could read him like an open book — he knew Marc was already smitten with Joselyn.

Flynn’s stern features softened, a flicker of surprise in his eyes. “Young man, do you truly understand the weight of your words?” he asked, his tone measured but probing.

Marc’s response was unwavering, his voice steady. “I do. I will honor the agreement and take Joselyn as my wife p>

With gentle resolve, Marc pushed the ring back toward Joselyn.

𝘛𝗁o𝘶s𝗮ո𝗱s o𝖿 r𝗲а𝗱𝘦𝗿𝘴 𝗼n 𝗀а𝘭ոo𝘃еl𝘴.𝘤𝘰𝗺

Joselyn hesitated, her eyes seeking her grandfather’s approval. When Flynn offered no objection, she tucked the ring safely into her pouch, her face alight with quiet joy.

Marc then extended an invitation to Flynn and Joselyn to accompany him to Kretol to formalize the marriage arrangements.

Flynn declined to go himself but permitted Joselyn to accompany Marc. “You’ve made a vow, boy,” Flynn said, his voice sharp. “Break it, or hurt Joselyn, and I’ll see to it you pay with your life p>

As he spoke, a palm-sized scorpion, its dark sheen betraying its lethal venom, appeared in his hand.

Wyatt instinctively drew Amelia back, keeping a wary distance.

Marc, though visibly shaken, held his ground. “I swear,” he said solemnly, “I will cherish and protect Joselyn with all that I am p>

Flynn scrutinized him for a long moment before flicking his wrist, the scorpion vanishing into his sleeve.

As Flynn and Marc continued their discussion, Wyatt and Amelia prepared to head outside, only to find Weldon staring at Joselyn.

It wasn’t until Amelia gave him a gentle nudge that he reluctantly followed them out.

Watching Weldon’s dejected figure, shoulders sagging as he walked away, Amelia turned to Wyatt. “Don’t tell me he is p>

Wyatt nodded, his voice soft but certain. “He is taken with Joselyn p>