Chapter 354

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