Chapter 112

Samantha daren't tell the truth. She could sense that Pierce was serious about Millie. She could accept if Pierce married someone their parents arranged. He wouldn't love the woman, and they would just be married by name. Then, his focus would still be on her, and she could stay close to him, even only as his sister. That was enough for her.

But Millie was different. She had taken all of Pierce's attention and affection, leaving Samantha feeling less important. She was no longer the most important person in Pierce's life, and that realization devastated her, but she didn't dare voice her thoughts.

She knew Pierce well. He would surely stay away from her if he found out she had such thoughts about him.

"You looked into her? Did you tell Mom and Dad?"

"Shouldn't I tell them? Have you ever thought of what would happen to the Atkinson family if people in Arbelton found out you married a tainted woman? Even if you don't care about your own reputation, you should think about Atkinson Gro