I didn't expect to encounter Zoe and Jaiden—those two wretched nuisances—at Dad's business banquet. Zoe spotted me right away, though her face fell and turned grim when she saw me speaking to another woman.Upon noticing me, Jaiden subtly supported Zoe's waist and murmured gently, "You're probably tired of walking, aren't you, Zoe? Your feet must be aching, and it's so stuffy in here."Zoe gently held his hand, though she kept stealing glances at me. She was probably expecting me to make the first move.I didn't meet her expectations, though, as I didn't even spare her so much as a sidelong glance.Zoe ultimately lost her patience. She walked straight to our table, slammed her wine glass onto it, and asked, "Are you mad because I had someone else stand in for me for the wedding, Waylon?"I didn't even spare her a glance and stood up to leave.Zoe continued, "I only missed the wedding because Jaiden was ill. I didn't show up because it was an emergency."Jaiden stepped in front o
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