Chapter 26

Seamus' eyes were red with emotion. He clenched his fists and tried to punch Charles, shouting, "Why does it have to be him? I refuse to accept this, Nessa! If you don't want to get married, I'll help you run away! We can go back to Xerton or go abroad if you want. We can do whatever you want!" Charles could've easily dodged Seamus' punch, but he chose to only tilt his head to the side a little, allowing Seamus' fist to graze his cheek. It was a light injury, but it did leave a patch of red. Holding his cheek, Charles winced in pain—though the injury did nothing to take away from his handsomeness. Seeing that Charles had gotten injured, Vannessa fretted over him. She took his hand to pull it away and check on the injury. However, he purposely flashed her a carefree smile and said, "It's fine. I'm not hurt. I don't feel anything." However, that only made her even more anxious. Seeing how he refused to remove his hand, she turned her anger onto Seamus. With a grim expression, she a