Meanwhile at Foster Villa,
Beca was sitting and massaging her head when she heard her husband returning. Looking at him, she asked, "Who was that?" They had been receiving the calls nonstop since morning.
Gareth shook his head, looking tired. "It was another of our relatives. They were again asking the same thing if we are truly considering taking Delyth into our family."
"We are not, of course," Beca said almost immediately, getting irritated with the thought of that idea itself. "Why are they even asking that?"
"They seemed to be equally displeased about it. They are just calling to make sure we are aware of their displeasure. After all, Ryan's actions had left everyone dumbfounded." Gareth rarely involved himself with Ryan's personal affairs, but now, with the fallout and persistent questioning of the family members and business partners, he could no longer ignore it. "Did you call him?" he asked.
