When Duke heard what she said, he seemed to have trouble responding. âAre you sure that Al has suffered a blow?â
Based on his understanding of Alden, the brat must have been very confident, and the girl probably could not resist. him.
âHe must have!â Adina nodded strongly. âAlthough Alden looks strong and indifferent, heâs actually the one who becomes softâhearted the easiest. If he gets hurt, heâll keep it to himself. He wonât let us knowâ¦â
As Adina spoke, she appeared depressed.
The corner of Dukeâs lips twitched.
What should he do when his son left totally different impressions on him and his wife?
In his opinion, if Alden was really hurt, he would secretly exact revenge. He would not keep it to himself and secretly heal.
Yes, this son was the most softâhearted, but he was also the most cunning and vindictive.
However, Duke dared not say all of this. He could only comfort Adina while he kept motioning at Alden.
This brat was usually the least worrisome. Why was he making his wife sad now?
Receiving his fatherâs warning, Alden stroked his nose in embarrassment.
Ahem, he did not expect to appear so innocent and pure in his motherâs heart. He really did not want to ruin her perception.
Unfortunately, his father, who always spoiled his wife, would not give him the chance to act pitifully.
Alden had to say, âMom, that girl didnât turn me down.â
Adina asked, âWhat?â
âShe didnât say yes, but she didnât turn me down either. Iâll pursue her slowly,â Alden said.
âSo, are you being treated as a backup?â Adinaâs eyes looked even more sorrowful.
âAhem, no.â Alden did not know whether he should cry or laugh, and he said, âShe just found it too sudden, and she was a little shocked.â
Ninian could no longer hold herself back when she saw that Adina looked more puzzled.
âMommy, donât listen to Alden. He wonât get hurt. Heâs a scheming big bad wolf!â Ninian put her hands on her waist and complained, âNerola accidentally met Alden once when she sent me off to Melâs place for treatment last time. Then, Al targeted the young Nerola.
âThis time, he used the excuse of picking me up to deceive Nerola to go out for lunch. Then, he suddenly confessed to her, which shocked her.
âThey did not add each other on WhatsApp because this was their first official meeting. She didnât say yes because theyâre not familiar with each other at all! On top of confessing, he even said that Nerola canât be with other men besides him! Donât you think heâs too cruel and overbearing?
âMommy, you must believe that Nerola is a good girl. Itâs Al whoâs too wicked. Heâll bully her! Hmph!â
Right after Ninian said this, everyone in the Winters family looked at Alden with disbelief and disdain.
âAl, youâre really despicableâ Harold seemed shocked.
âAl, I didnât know that you were such a person. Tsk!â
Melody clicked her tongue as well.
âI agree.â George also took her side.
Meanwhile, Dukeâs attitude was like, âSee, I knew it,â as he looked at Adina.
After Adina recovered from her shock, she wore a stern expression and seriously said, âAl, youâve really let me down.â
Aldenâs expression changed slightly. âMomâ¦â
Adina resumed, âYou fell for her at first sight, but she didnât even fall for you after two meetings. Whatâs wrong with your charm?â
Alden became speechless. Pfft!
The Winters siblings were speechless too.
âMom! What are you focusing on?â
âTsk! What a pain!â Adina added, âThe nerd finally likes someone, but the girl doesnât even like you.
What can you do? Mel and Grapie are in the queue after you. I guess they wonât be able to get married.â