Chapter 63

Dean POV

Fina responds with a sarcastic lilt, "To celebrate your mother's birthday, of course."

"You were deliberately not invited to this event because of your behavior at Blossom's celebration. So I'll ask again, why are you here?" I demand, my patience thinning.

She scoffs, "Let me get this straight, Dean... You dishonor my sister's memory by breaking your vow to her, marrying this... peasant," she sneers, eyeing Blossom derogatorily. "Then you have the gall to insult me and my husband for attending your mother's celebration, despite her absence, and exclude your sister-in-law?"

I feel the rage simmering beneath my calm exterior, but for my mother's sake, I resist the urge to escalate the situation further. I know she would be disappointed if I let my temper get the better of me. Taking a deep breath to steady myself, I ask, "What do you want from me? What will it take to put an end to this madness?"

"For you to uphold your promises would be nice, but it's too late for that now. E