"Mr. Lawson Senior, perhaps you should first hear what they have to say!" Asher requested on Sean and Angeline's behalf."Let me ask you this..." Robert looked at Sean. "Is Angie one of the reasons you want to leave the Lawsons and Lawson Global? Apart from the reasons you gave me last time?""Yes." Sean didn't hesitate.Robert gripped his cane as he laughed. "Wonderful, you two… Such a good stepson you are, and what a good granddaughter I have!"Angeline paled when she saw Robert stumble backward with a hand to his chest. She and Asher immediately dashed over to hold him up. "Granddad—"Robert shook her hold off."Please, Mr. Lawson Senior, take a seat while I fetch your medicine." Asher helped Robert into a chair before rushing upstairs to retrieve his medicine.Robert's hand remained on his chest as he glared unblinkingly at Angeline before glaring at Sean. "When did this start? How long have you been hiding this behind my back?""About four or five years…""S
Robert's breathing became rapid."Wow! That's great!" Robert thought sarcastically to himself.It turned out that his adopted son had already slept with his granddaughter, and he knew nothing at all, like a total fool."You two… You two…"Trembling in anger, he said, "Do the both of you even realize you're family? Now that you two—my adopted son and my granddaughter—have children together, how do you expect them to live their lives when the news spreads? "How will I face anyone after this? The Lawson family's reputation will be ruined, and both of you are the culprits!"Sean looked at Robert, who was on the verge of losing control and said, "That is why I will leave the Lawson family. Let Sean Lawson disappear from the surface of this Earth.""That is unacceptable!" Robert retaliated, his voice raised. "I will never allow you two to be together! Do you still not realize what you will face after leaving the Lawson family? If you want the best for Angeline and the kids, you mus
"Take her out of here! Are you deaf?" Robert yelled at Asher.Afraid that Robert might accidentally hurt Angeline, Sean quickly got up by supporting himself on the coffee table, pulled her into his arms, and dragged her to the kitchen."Wait here," he said, comforting her while holding onto the back of her head. "Be good."He then looked toward Asher and instructed, "Watch her until I return."Asher nodded in acknowledgment. After Sean left to return to the living room, he said to Angeline, "Ms. Angeline, I've been working for Mr. Lawson Senior for decades. So, please heed my advice. The more you try to defend Mr. Lawson now, the angrier he will get."Based on his character, he will surely hear you out, but you must let him let off some steam first."Remembering the cane that landed heavily on Sean's back earlier, she closed her eyes and held onto the kitchen counter to support her weight. She pursed her lips, her heart brimming with many regrets.She had forgotten her place
Robert was so enraged that he staggered backward and raised his cane high up in the air before striking Sean on the back again.The force of the blow made Sean lean forward, and he had to grab the edge of the coffee table with one hand to steady himself. Gritting his teeth, he remained on his knees."You disregard propriety and integrity! You disregard the Lawson family! You also disregard the safety of Angeline and the two children!" Robert shouted, his teeth clenched. "Are you now even disregarding me, your father?""Mr. Lawson Senior, I appreciate your nurturing…"Sean hadn't finished speaking when Robert struck again with his cane. His eyes welled up with angry tears as the address provoked him "Mr. Lawson Senior"."Mr. Lawson Senior? Hah… I've truly raised a good son—a son who commits incest and shamelessly tries to whitewash himself!" he stormed, pointing at Sean with his trembling hand."If you insist on being with Angeline, then… then get out! Get out of the Lawson fami
Robert adjusted his sitting posture and looked up at Angeline.With a raised voice, he said, "Or should I simply expose your true identity and push Jessica back into the spotlight? I allowed you to return to the Lawson family because I saw your genuine love for Jessica."I thought that after I died, Jessica would still have you, her only family, to look after her. Is this how you plan to do that? By letting her drown in gossip and rumors?""Granddad, I never intended to involve Mom in this—""But you already have! Sean is your mother's brother! Your relationship will be speculated upon as long as you're with him. It will not only affect the reputation of the Lawson family but also undermine that of Jessica and me!"Robert struck the floor loudly with his cane.He wondered about the things people would say then.Robert Lawson, who abandoned his own flesh and blood, adopted two strangers, and those two ended up having a relationship.Just thinking about it made him feel an intens
So Robert could simply leave the problem to Sean and Angeline. His seemingly yielding words were meant to provoke Angeline to speak up for herself and to choose to stop Sean's revenge. It was so that Robert and the Lawson family would accept their relationship.This would be the best path for her compared to confronting the Lawson family and him.Angeline, who remained silent for a long time, looked up at Robert. Large tears hung on her eyelashes, yet her gaze was clear and determined.She said, "I don't know what grudge he holds or if I can stop him from seeking revenge. Everyone has things they must do. For me… what I must do is to protect my mother, my two children, and you."He won't and can't stop me. Naturally, if seeking revenge is something he must do in his lifetime, I won't stop him either.""Y-You…" Robert stuttered. He thought he had already shown enough concession in his words, but Angeline remained stubborn.He continued, "Do you really have to be with him? His
"Fine! It's just brilliant that you both have your own ideas and plans! Who cares about the Lawson family and an old man like me?" Robert stormed before shutting his eyes."Go with him then! I don't want to see any either of you right now…"Emotionally, he could not tolerate seeing his son and granddaughter together. He'd only be able to endure it if he lost his mind. Rationally, Sean, burdened with hatred, was even less qualified to be his grandson-in-law. After all, he might even drag Angeline into trouble with a slight misstep.When Sean decided to leave the Lawson family, Robert was destined to lose this son. He didn't want to lose his granddaughter as well, let alone bring danger to his daughter and two great-grandchildren.Robert couldn't accept this.Moreover, Angeline had a history of being lovesick. Back then, when she was with Ned, she was willing to sacrifice everything, even refusing an invitation to the prestigious Krontos University, just to be with him."Granddad
Angeline exited Robert's study and whispered to Asher, "Thank you for taking good care of Granddad.""Don't worry!" Asher replied before pursing his lips and adding, "I shouldn't be meddling in the affairs of the Lawson family as an outsider, but Ms. Angeline... I still hope that you consider the reputations of Mr. Lawson Senior and the Lawson family."Understanding his implication, she lowered her head without giving a direct answer and said, "If anything happens, regardless of the time, I'll return immediately."When Sean, who was still kneeling in the living room, saw Angeline coming downstairs with red eyes, his mind was filled with dozens of imagined outcomes. He even considered the possibility of her abandoning him for the sake of the Lawson family.He stared straight into her eyes with his hand tightening at his side. His cold and stern features displayed a terrifyingly calm distortion.She approached him and picked up the glasses from the floor before helping him up.Taki