Imogen sighed softly and said in a low voice, “If that's the reason, I actually hope they cut ties completely, because the Butchers already look down on Maria. Even if Kade persists, once Maria marries into the Butcher family, she’ll be treated poorly by her in-laws.

“A woman who isn’t liked by her in-laws will have a hard time, unless she doesn’t live with them and her husband supports her unconditionally no matter what happens.

“Otherwise, it’s easy for conflicts to arise. If they argue ever