While Mrs. Newman and Carrie dismissed Serenity’s comments, as she lacked any real influence, it only provided them with more reasons to target Camryn. Zachary was clearly signaling to Mr. Newman that Camryn was off-limits, which could potentially improve Camryn’s situation. By this point, Callum was starting to grasp the situation. Mr. Newman, it turned out, was both Camryn’s stepfather and uncle. Zack had called Callum not to discuss work, but to inform him about Camryn’s predicament.
Callum had mixed feelings about the entire situation; it was going to be a hassle. Kevin lost his temper when he and Callum received photos of their prospective wives from Grandma May. Refusing to take his grandmother seriously, Kevin nearly burned the photo, but Callum intervened. Burning the photos was pointless since their grandmother had already made her choice and kept copies, leaving them with no way to escape her plans. Callum had jokingly challenged Kevin at the time, “I dare you to run away from home and stay away as long as Nana is alive.”
Running away was not a feasible option, especially since Zachary would ensure Kevin faced serious consequences if he were ever found. Although Kevin wasn’t thrilled that Grandma May had chosen a tomboy for him, he loved her dearly. It felt disrespectful to avoid home instead of being by her side in her final days. Grandma May had given them a year, so the York boys were not in a hurry. However, Zack had interjected himself into the matter.
“Camryn is fortunate that your wife is favorable toward her,” he remarked. Mr. Newman wore a smile, but Zachary could see through its insincerity. The truth was, Mr. Newman was furious. While Camryn was an heiress of the Newman family, everyone knew she was a fatherless outcast, a nobody in the Newman household, and even the maids treated her poorly.
attitude.