âAh! Just stop already!â Maggie covered his mouth, blushing furiously.
She knew he was teasing.
He was just about to reveal that he had bought condoms⦠right?
âRosalynn, do you have any idea what Sanfordâs going to say?â Karina, missing the hint, turned to ask Rosalynn directly.
Rosalynn found it quite amusing when she caught on to Sanfordâs words.
She leaned in, whispering something in Karinaâs ear, and finally, Karina got it.
Seeing Maggieâs flushed face, Karina couldnât resist teasing, âSanford, Iâve got a bone to pick with you.
Youâre so focused on wooing Maggie, but your mother is already scouting for your next bride.
Whatâs your game plan? Are you going to tie the knot with Maggie, or just keep her as your girlfriend if your mom doesnât approve?â
The air grew tense as everyone shifted their attention, their expressions becoming more serious.
Rosalynn added, âSanford, I havenât had a chance to tell you, but we bumped into your mother and Scarlet while we were shopping.
Isnât she part of the Fernandez family from Betton? Looks like your mother has taken quite a shine to her.
â
Brianâs eyes narrowed as he asked, âThe Fernandez family, you say?â
Rosalynn confirmed, âYes, Scarlet is Lyndonâs cousin, the daughter of his second uncle.
I heard from Tilda that thereâs a power struggle within the Fernandez family.
Lyndonâs uncle is hoping to leverage a marriage between Scarlet and Sanford to gain an edge for his son.
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Brianâs slender fingers drummed rhythmically on the table as he turned to Sanford.
âSo, Sanford, whatâs your move? Do you intend to wed Scarlet?â
Despite his distaste for Lyndon, Brian genuinely wished for Lyndon to secure the leadership of the Fernandez family.
âAbsolutely not.
Donât you know me by now? Maggie is the only one Iâll ever love,â Sanford declared immediately.
Maggie looked at him, her heart swelling with emotion.
With a raised eyebrow, Brian said, âThen register your marriage already.
Donât give your mother or Lyndonâs uncle any room to maneuver.
â
Sanford nodded in agreement and turned to Maggie, âIâve been planning this all along.
Maggie, will you marry me?â
Maggie was taken aback by the sudden proposal.
Was she ready to marry him?
Could a marriage without his motherâs blessing truly be happy?
âOh, what are you waiting for? Say yes already!â Karina, ever the impulsive one, urged Maggie with a grin.
Maggie hesitated.
âBut Mrs.
Robles will be furious.
Her health is fragile; any upset could be disastrous.
â
Of course, she wanted nothing more than to marry Sanford, but the fear of upsetting Janiya loomed large