My Mommy’s Brave Heart (Adina and Duke) novel Chapter 1237

Chapter 1237

“You’ve tried to hide it from them for so long before. I’m just afraid that they won’t let it slide.” Duncan frowned. ” If they go too far, don’t put up with it. Fight back, and if something happens, I’ll support you.”

Everett felt amused when he heard this. He just agreed without talking back to him, which was a rare sight.

Duncan seemed a little restless. He was more anxious than Everett, who wanted to meet his future brothers–in- law.

“I need to check if we have enough money for a dowry for the Winters family.” He said, “If you can make that girl give you her hand in marriage, I’ll give her half of the land the Craig family owned as a dowry.”

Everett smiled and shook his head.

“Don’t worry. I’ve saved some money myself. I can still afford some betrothal gifts.”

‘It’s just that, right now, this is not the biggest problem.‘

Everett lowered his gaze, looking a little down.

‘A few days ago, Ninian was in danger because of me. The C

Craig family saw this with their own eyes. What’s more, my illness acted up, too.

‘Although the doctor Duncan hired has stabilized my condition, the Winters family has also witnessed my illness at its worst.

‘No matter how I look at it, I’m just afraid that they might not forgive me.

‘This must be why Duncan also feels so anxious.

‘After all, every single one of the Winters family is hard to deal with.

“This was not my original plan.

‘I’ve won Melody and Harold over. Right now, I’m dealing with a project with George and hoping to get his approval.