Chapter 17

The following day, Diana received word that the Brannons were calling off the engagement. "D-Didn't we already agree on everything? How can you back out now?" she asked. "Don't play dumb, Mrs. Reid. My son no longer dares to marry your daughter. If he does, I'm not even sure he would survive it." Emma had rushed to the hospital that day and was heartbroken to see Cyrus battered and bloodied. However, when she learned that the one who had beaten him was Noah, there was nothing she could do. They could always call off this marriage alliance. She didn't know why he had to beat her son half to death. Ella came downstairs just in time to hear Diana on the phone. Her brows drew together as she asked, "What's wrong, Mom? Did something happen with Beth's engagement?" Ella was 100% against the engagement being called off. Diana massaged her temples. Clearly, she wasn't in the mood to talk. "Stay out of this, Ella." Then, she went upstairs to the study. Gary was also shocked by the Bra