Rhys' mocking voice was heard a moment later to break this tension-
"Mr. Harrison, it looks like you would rather have a dead child than accept my help."
Stefan had been trying to hold back his anger, but now he burst out because of Rhys' words.
He strode forward in vexation and seized Rhys by the collar.
"Rhys, I've been tolerating you long enough."
Stefan then raised his hand and punched Rhys in the face.
He hit him with all his strength so that Rhys was hit right down in the booth.
Rhys slumped down on the booth and felt the pain in her face but without anger.
He raised his hand elegantly to wipe the blood from the corner of his mouth, sneering.
"Well, you got vexed?"
Stefan's face darkened when he heard it. How dare Rhys pick up a fight again?
Stefan took steps forward to grab the collar of Rhys' shirt and was about to punch him again.
Meanwhile, Martha snapped-
"Stop it!"
Stefan suddenly paused and his fist hung in mid air.
Martha came up to Stefan and slapped his face before he could think straight, and asked angrily, "Stefan, what do you think you are doing?"
She slapped him with all her strength to make him realize what he was doing.
Stefan then regained composure and looked at her with a stunned look. And his eyes dimmed when he came to his senses.
Right, what was he doing?
He just...
He just didn't want to lose her and didn't want her to marry Rhys. That was it.
Stefan looked up deep into Martha's eyes.
He tried to find the proof in her eyes that she was unwilling to marry Rhys.
But there was nothing in there except her determination.
"Are you really gonna marry him?"
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