“Aunt, Autumn is going nowhere.” Ezra stepped to her side, shielding her from the onslaught of words.“You dare defy me?” she yelled, pointing a trembling finger at Autumn. “Because of this harlot?”“Aunt, please refrain from speaking to Autumn like that,” he said, his voice respectful but laced with clear disappointment. “I already told you she is my friend. Someone I cherish. I do not appreciate you speaking to her that way.”“And I told you not to bring this woman here. Whatever is said and done is because of you,” she huffed.“Mother, there is no need to get yourself worked up over trivial matters like this,” William’s wife said, moving to stand beside her and taking her hands.“Deborah, you are such a sensible and well-mannered child… unlike some low-class social climbers.” Her words were aimed directly at Autumn and her status.Ezra simmered with silent anger. He had wanted to introduce Autumn to his family so they could meet the woman who held his heart. Seeing her so utterly
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