A sudden flash of panic crossed Jared's face before his expression twisted into fury.
In one abrupt move, he grabbed Noah's collar. "You son of a bitch, how dare you ruin my reputation before my father-in-law?"
Noah chuckled to himself, observing the family's habits and noting how they often resorted to physical violence whenever emotions ran high.
"Uncle, calm the fuck down. Why do you think I've been speaking badly about you to Lucas Graham?" Noah asked, ignoring Jared Morgan's rising frustration.
Jared narrowed his eyes at Noah just before loosening his grip. His loud sigh made it clear; this man was finally letting go of a burden that had been weighing heavily on his chest.
"I know you're only trying to play the good guy with this family, Noah," Jared said, staring ahead, his hands hanging loosely at his sides while his fists remained clenched tight.
