Now that only the family was left, Mallory came to her father's side and glared at Meira and Noah. "This girl ruined our image. She needs to be taught a lesson."
Noah stood like a wall in front of Meira as he said coldly, "She is my wife now, and I won't stand by quietly if you plan to teach her a lesson."
Natalie raised a brow in astonishment at how protective Noah was being toward the little girl.
"She is a daughter of our family," Mallory said.
"Not anymore," Noah countered. He didn't wait for Justin to even step in. If she was married to him, he had to take a stand.
"We don't accept you in our family," Mallory spat out.
"I don't need it either," he replied.
Meira, hiding behind him, didn't dare come out, feeling completely protected behind this man.
"Keep quiet, Mallory," Marina said as she walked toward them. "Meira can marry whoever she wants. No one should force her." She then turned to Noah. "Meira, come out."
Meira stepped out slowly and looked at the old woman.
