Chapter 71

"Yes, it's true," Desmond admitted with a sigh. "But Marian's wrong. It wasn't given. You all turned it down."

The second branch's faces darkened.

"Even if that's true, the proposal was originally meant for Cordelia!" Arthur shot back.

Lenora, finally fed up, stepped forward.

"Arthur, let's not twist the story! Back then, the Mercer family chose Cordelia, but she refused, calling Declan a cripple.