"Annelise," Ruby Lynn's voice was gentle yet firm, "Your father and I taught you since you were little to be level-headed and not just listen to one side of the story.
"Especially with something like this, you have to figure out how much of what outsiders say is true and how much is false. At the very least... you have to hear what Jett has to say, right?"
"Dad, Mom. Whether he really has someone else or someone is deliberately causing trouble, I'm calling off this engagement! If you two don't agree, then I'll go abroad tomorrow and never come back!"
Seth Valentine looked at her reckless demeanor and was silent for a long time. The living room was so quiet you could hear Ruby Lynn's faint sigh.
Finally, Seth Valentine rubbed the bridge of his nose, his gaze toward his daughter filled with deep exasperation.
"Annelise, your mother and I only have you... We've never been able to bear seeing you wronged in any way since you were a child."
