After the guests left, the remaining Xanth, Young, and Finch family members gathered in the grand hall.What had been a vibrant celebration mere moments ago was now engulfed in a heavy silence. No one uttered a word, their expressions an array of indifference, contemplation, and pensiveness.The atmosphere was tense, and the large, untouched birthday cake in the center of the room only served as a stark, ironic reminder of the evening's abrupt end.Many in the room were still reeling from what Jonathan had said outside. "Married couple…"Jonathan and Rose were married? Those who had known about it earlier, like Clover and Elijah, remained indifferent, while others, like Miles and Ezra, stayed calm.However, Harriette felt uneasy, for she hadn't told Lizzie about Rose and Jonathan's marriage.Glancing discreetly at Lizzie, Harriette saw that her expression remained neutral. But the more composed Lizzie seemed the more unsettled Harriette became.Amid this anxiety, Anna led Jonath
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