The younger generation of the York family was astounded to hear Elizabeth's agreement.
Why did Elizabeth have the nerve to sit next to Tomas? Wasn't she afraid they would be angry after the party ended?
"Grandpa." Samuel, accompanied by Celia, stepped forward. "Your table is already full of the Yorks. Elizabeth just got back and needs to greet the elders. If you want to catch up with her, you can do so after the banquet."
Samuel wasn't usually one to meddle, especially in such harmless trifles, but if Elizabeth was comfortable, he was uncomfortable. He was intentionally making things difficult for Elizabeth! Samuel brought Celia to tell Tomas, the four-year term was soon to be up, and Celia was the prospective granddaughter-in-law of Tomas!
Tomas wanted to protect Elizabeth.
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