MainNovelMarried At First Sight Chapter 4031 Chapter 4031
The Ormond family's history of misfortune had shaped their deep-seated caution-especially when it cto the
idea of a son-in-law. Although there wasn't one yet, their apprehension was evident in how Elora's uncles were
barred from having any say in the family business. The fear was simple: an outsider, even by marriage, might
interfere too much or try to seize control of the Ormond fortune.
This mistrust extended to the women as well. Elora's aunts were prohibited from meddling in the family's affairs
out of concern that they might be influenced or exploited by their in-laws if they let their guard down. At 27,
Elora hadn't even entertained the idea of dating. She understood all too well that bringing a partner into the
picture would trigger suspicion-not just from her elders but from herself as well.
She had seen too many cautionary tales of men who married into wealthy families, used their wives' connections
to amass fortunes, and then discarded them for younger, more glamorous women. Shad gone as far as
seizing the family's wealth entirely, leaving devastation in their wake.
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Even with a match of equal status, Elora remained skeptical. The only scenathat felt safe was marrying into a
family whose wealth surpassed hers and whose values were unimpeachable. So far, she hadn't met anyone who
fit that description. Most of the men she encountered were transparent in their pursuit of the Ormond fortune.
"I'll run two more laps, then head back and get ready for work," Elora said, breaking the silence.
She didn't wait for Tatum's response, jogging ahead of him with swift determination.
Tatum trailed her for a bit but decided to call it a morning after just one more lap. He needed to head back,
shower, and prepare breakfast for Elora and her little brother, Alonzo.
About twenty minutes later, Elora returned to the main house.
She passed through the kitchen, where she found Tatum busy preparing breakfast. Standing in the doorway for a
brief moment, she observed him, then quietly turned and went upstairs. The house was still silent. Her parents
were likely still asleep.
Once in her room, Elora changed into fresh clothes, tidied herself up, applied slight makeup, and prepared
for the day. Before heading downstairs, she made a stop at her brother's room.
Alonzo, still a child, wasn't allowed to lock his door at night. The adults in the family often checked on him in the
middle of the night to make sure he hadn't kicked off his quilt. Even though the house was well-heated, the
family insisted on covering him up, just for peace of mind. Sometimes, this habit left Alonzo waking up drenched
in sweat.
"Alonzo, tto get up! You'll be late for school," Elora called as she walked into the room.
The little figure under the blanket stirred but didn't emerge. Instead, he flipped over and pulled the quilt over his
head, stubbornly resisting.
"Con, Alonzo. It's the first day back after winter break. You can't stay hjust because you had too much
fun during vacation."
Elora sighed as she moved closer to the bed. The school year had started earlier than usual, and most of the kids
were still unwilling to leave the comfort of their homes. Parents everywhere were struggling to coax their
children out of bed.
She sat down at the edge of the bed and gently tugged at the blanket. "Alonzo, | know you're awake. Get up,
change into your uniform, wash up, and cdown for breakfast. Tatum's already cooking. Don't you love his
food the most?" A muffled voice emerged from under the covers. "Just ten more minutes, sis. Letsleep for
ten more minutes. I'll get up after that, | promise."
Elora's tone softened, but her resolve stayed firm. "No ten more minutes. We don't have tfor that. Traffic is
always a nightmare during rush hour, and if you're late, it'll ruin your day.
Let's go get up now."
Alonzo let out a tic groan, but Elora knew her little brother well. She smiled and stayed by his side, ready
to ensure he got moving. The morning rush was just beginning.
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