Chapter 461

Jude couldn't help but frown upon hearing this. He had placed high hopes on his son, Baylor. Most importantly, while Old Master Garcia was often harsh with him—his adopted son—he treated Baylor with far more kindness. Jude was counting on Baylor to excel in the upcoming college entrance exams, marry a well-bred young lady from a prominent family, and solidify his own standing in the Garcia household once and for all. The moment he heard his son had been bewitched by some country girl, his face darkened with displeasure. "That useless boy! Instead of focusing on his studies, he's wasting his time chasing skirts. I’ll go give him a piece of my mind—" "Wait, no!" Maggie startled, grabbing his arm in a panic. "Baylor was just momentarily led astray by that vixen. Ever since he got back from the northwestern military district, he’s been studying diligently every single day. Don’t go disturbing him now!" She lowered her voice conspiratorially. "Honestly, this isn’t Baylor’s fault at all. Tha