"What else can I do?"

Rafael took a deep breath and said with a self-mocking tone, "Should I crash the wedding and let her see me, causing her immeasurable harm?"

"There’s no need to be so extreme," Brian ignored Rafael’s tone. After a moment of thinking, he said, "I do have a plan, but I’m not sure if you..."

"What is it?" Rafael gripped the bottle.

"The plan is simple: take Eileen away."

Before Rafael could respond, Brian continued, "Jayden reigns supreme in the domestic realm, able to do as he pleases. But overseas, it's a different story. If we take Eileen overseas, she can start a new life there."...