Hold My Tear, I’m Getting My Wife Back (Leanne Castillo) novel Chapter 525

It seemed his affection was a one-way street.

"Why does it have to be Tina?"

"It just does."

"Do you remember the uproar when you two called off your engagement? The newspapers had a field day with your story. Have you forgotten all about your reputation, and what about the Richardson family's image?"

"Besides, the Watsons and the Lewises are already discussing a merger through marriage. Have you considered whether they'd even approve of you two being together? Are you planning to whisk her away?"

This wasn't a simple matter between him or Tina; it involved three influential families and wasn't something to be taken lightly.

Phillip knew this, yet on the night he flew to Capital City to find her, he was ready to face all the consequences.

"If she's willing, I will."

Jennifer rubbed her temples, at a loss for words, "Phillip, you were always so cautious. What's up now?"

After a lengthy silence, Phillip finally said, "Mom, I don't ask for much, but this time, I want to follow my heart."

Jennifer couldn't grasp the whims of the youth, tired from dealing with her two troublesome sons.

With Curtis and Leanne's situation, she had made many mistakes, trying to do right by her children but failing miserably, her good intentions paving the way to disaster.

After everything, she valued her children's happiness over any supposed benefits or dignity. The Richardson family had already lost so much face due to Curtis's actions; losing a bit more wouldn't make much difference.

"Fine, you all love to stir things up; I can't be bothered anymore." Jennifer waved him off, "Tina seems like a strong-willed girl, not that she seems interested in you. You're on your own."

Tina had moved out of the Richardsons’ that afternoon, planning to rent a suite at a hotel.

Without her passport, she couldn't cause much trouble domestically, and with Alfred also in Stonebridge on business, Hamilton had let her be.

His call today was spurred by some gossip he'd heard。 "I hear you stayed with the Richardsons’ for a few days?"

Tina smirked, finding it funny how late his info was.

"I caught a cold, and Mrs. Richardson insisted on taking care of me. I couldn't refuse such kindness. Besides, it was all for your sake. It would've been rude to decline."

Hamilton's stern tone softened slightly, "Given the unpleasantness of your past encounters, they might have let bygones be bygones on the surface, but who knows what they truly think? Plus, with your engagement to Alfred approaching, it's best to keep your distance from the Richardsons."

"You sound like you're from the Victorian era. So old-fashioned," Tina retorted.

Hamilton, unamused by her comment, simply ordered, "Since Alfred is in Stonebridge too, you should spend more time with him. Why don't you invite him to dinner?"