Chapter 211 The Argument

Adrian sat defiantly at the manor's entrance, his young face set in a scowl. He was not the least bit scared of Jaxson anymore. He knew deep down that Jaxson would not dare hurt him, not with Elinor watching. If Jaxson stepped out of line, Elinor's wrath would be the least of his worries. How would he ever explain himself to her? Margaret watched the boy, his silence a fortress, his eyes casting daggers at anyone who dared approach. She had never seen a child so fiercely independent, so much like Jaxson, and yet so entwined with Elinor's heart. It pained her to see him like this, and she could not help but question Jaxson's methods. "He's just a kid, Mr. Adams. Even if he's made a mistake, was it really necessary to drag him here and scare him half to death? What are you going to do when Elinor shows up? How will you justify this to her?" Margaret's words echoed with disapproval, leaving Jaxson feeling cornered and misunderstood. Why was it that even Margaret seemed to take Elinor'