Chapter 444

Magnus retorted, "Why can't you marry her? It's the 21st century—men and women are equal! Just tell Dad to be open-minded and stop being so petty—Ouch! Why'd you hit me?" Emma's eye twitched in frustration. She could not help but think Magnus was born to drive her insane. Magnus quickly put some distance between them. "I'm not wrong, though! Since when did engagements not require the actual couple's consent?" "Shut your mouth!" Emma rubbed her temples angrily, shooting Cedric a look before storming off. She needed to think this through. Cedric turned to Magnus. "What are you even doing at the hospital?" "I-I obviously came here for a check-up! But then I heard Noelle got hurt, so I came to see her," he replied. "She's fine. She doesn't need you checking on her. I have something else for you to do," Cedric said as he watched Emma's retreating figure. If she had found her way to the hospital, then the Merlocks definitely would not be far behind. At the very least, he needed to ge