Chapter 73

• He turned back to his family, his expression resolute. “Selene is the woman I’ve chosen,” Leo said, his voice firm. “If you can’t accept that, then we’ll leave, but I won’t allow anyone to disrespect her. Not even you, Clara.”
• Clara’s eyes flickered with something—anger, maybe, or resentment—but she didn’t respond. Instead, she turned and walked away, disappearing into the mansion. Leo’s parents exchanged a glance before his mother finally spoke.
• “You can stay here for the night,” she said, her tone a bit warmer than before, though still guarded. “It’s getting late, and the weather isn’t ideal for traveling.”