Chapter 237

"Stephen, you used to never talk back to me like this. Did Tessa say something to drive a wedge between us? Every time we talk about anything related to Tessa, your entire demeanor changes," said Rowena. Stephen barked out a laugh as a flash of loneliness flickered in his eyes. "Drive a wedge between us? You're overthinking it. I haven't spoken to her in a long time." The stern tone that Rowena used made it clear that there was no room for discussion. "In that case, be good and attend the matchmaking." "No," was Stephen's callous response as he turned on his heel and made his way to the staircase. "You're behaving ridiculously!" Rowena yelled at Stephen's retreating back. Jacqueline ran a soothing hand down Rowena's back to calm her. "Don't be angry, Grandma." Rowena calmed her breathing before she began ranting, "Jacqueline, look how unreasonable your brother is being. He refuses to be serious when he's talking to me. He wasn't like this in the past." "You're right. Ever since