Standing Before Love (Myra and Sean) novel Chapter 348

They drew a collective sigh of sympathy for the two Hart brothers. They’ve fallen far too deep.

Presently, Tony had a lazy grace about him after he had teased Myra. He had shed the cold and curt demeanor with which he had addressed Gideon previously. Myra, on the other hand, was blushing furiously all the way down to her neck. She stomped her foot in frustration and she looked as though she was about to say something, but decided against it when she remembered that they were not alone. Feeling resigned, she glared at him mutely instead.

Elliot interjected with a chuckle as he joked, “We could always turn a blind eye if you want to beat him up, Mrs. Hart.”

Myra was at a loss for words and she flushed at the teasing remark. Tony was pleased to see the effect he had on her and he chuckled in a low tone. He eyed the others insouciantly as he pulled her into his arms, holding her head against his chest as he said, “Alright, alright; stop teasing her.” He knew that she would die of embarrassment if the teasing went on.

The others gave him looks of disbelief. You were the one who started it, they thought in unison. They shrugged this off and before long, they resumed their cheerful banter.

While this was happening, Kris and Gideon were lingering within earshot after they had walked away from the group earlier, which meant they had overheard the loving exchange between Tony and Myra.

Tony and the rest of the Hart Family had been devoting their time and spirit into taking care of Myra since finding out about her pregnancy. They were protective of her and indulged in her comfort, as though broadcasting to the entire Bradfort City that she was the apple of their eyes.

On the contrary, Kris’ own pregnancy was kept secret and she had to be extremely careful not to break cover. In fact, she needed to get rid of the child as quickly as possible. She couldn’t help the bitter resentment that surged through her as she thought about the vast difference between her condition and Myra’s. However, there was no outlet for her to vent her frustration.

Hence, she took a deep breath and braced through the pain that felt like it was tearing her apart from the inside out. Outwardly, she smiled at the guests in front of her. As she did so, she was unaware of the tall, handsome and affable-looking gentleman who was presently walking into the banquet hall.

Myra, on the other hand, had noticed the man’s presence from where she stood. Her eyes widened at the sight of him and she hastily tugged on Tony’s sleeve.

“What is it?” he asked and when he lowered his head to look at her, she could see the glint of amusement in his eyes.

Still tugging on his sleeve, she pointed toward a nearby corner of the hall. “Look over there—isn’t that Hayden?”

It wasn’t too long ago when she told Tony about Kris and Hayden. Myra was aware that they were lovers and she knew Kris was having an affair with him despite her relationship with Gideon. However, she didn’t expect Hayden to show up at the Walton Family’s banquet this evening.

A knowing look flashed in Tony’s eyes and he swiftly clasped Myra’s hand in his as he said, “So it is. It’s not surprising that Hayden’s here, though. The Fuller Family are a renowned family in Bradfort City, after all.”

“Mr. Hart!” She stepped on his foot and said accusingly, “Don’t act dumb; you know what I’m talking about!”

She blinked when she saw the wicked amusement in his gaze, then glanced over at Elliot, Philip and Lucas, all of whom seemed to be buzzing in anticipation. Tony hadn’t wanted to attend the banquet until she forced him to, but what about the rest of the men? The three of them had practically grown up with Tony and surely they disliked the Walton Family just as much as he did. So are they here at the banquet because of… Her thoughts trailed off as she looked at Hayden, who was tucked away in the corner with a baleful look in his eyes as he surveyed the festivities around him. She drew in a deep breath and demanded, “Can someone tell me what in the world is going on here?” She sensed that something was off but she couldn’t quite put her finger on it.