Chapter 513

Since Willow refused to let the Kirk family join her workshop, rumors had been circulating about how much money people were making there and the advantageous marriages they were securing. Resentment festered in the hearts of the Kirk family. Even Payton and Rory, who usually kept to themselves, couldn’t resist making snide remarks. Willow saw right through them but couldn’t be bothered to engage. She was only here to have this meal with her parents before leaving—why waste time on their barking? But little Jason’s face flushed red with anger. "It was Sister-in-law who told Brother not to come!" he blurted out. "Not that he didn’t want to!" "Ha! Do you even believe that yourself?" "Don’t worry, Jason. Even if your brother remarries, he won’t disown you." Jason’s eyes welled up with frustrated tears. Seth, Quinn, and Drago’s expressions darkened. Before Drago could speak, Leo cleared his throat. "Willow, don’t say your uncle didn’t warn you. A woman gains nothing from being too headstron