Before Veron had even finished speaking, Tuji cried out, "Shut your mouth! Beka is going to be your aunt's husband in a matter of days. How dare you disrespect him like this?"

'This kid is behaving more and more out of hand, daring to tell off her elders. How very rude.'

Veron flushed scarlet at Tuji's words as she yelled back, "That bastard doesn't deserve the honor of marrying my aunt! You've been tricked by him, snap out of it."

Tuji did not wish to waste his words any further. He waved a