A Graduation Gift

Clark remained soundless throughout the whole ordeal between the daughter and her father. It was only then when Amanda burst out that he went up to Charlie and asked calmly, "Mr. Ke, why do I get the feeling that you don't like me very much? Rufus doesn't want to be with Amanda, while I am the person who really wants to marry her. Why can't you sympathize with Amanda?"

Clark was visibly unsatisfied with how Charlie had treated him. He walked to Amanda and held her close by her waist.

Amanda was shocked at the maneuver. Her body shivered yet again.

Charlie was oblivious to the subtle change. He thought that the small change was due to Clark's sudden alignment with her.

He didn't have the slightest clue that Amanda had already been in bed with Clark before. He could never have imagined that Clark held compromising photos of her and used them to blackmail her. All he could do now was glare at the couple, mentally searching for the right words to say.

Up until now, Charlie had never fully understood Clark's intentions nor his dark secrets. Out of nowhere came Amanda having apparently decided to marry Clark. How could he not feel agitated?

"Clark, you go ahead. I have to talk to Amanda. Privately!"

Charlie planned to send Clark away and try to persuade Amanda in private, but how could Clark agree to such a thing?

With cold, calculated determination, he defiantly declared, "Mr. Ke, I won't go unless you give us your blessing!"

Anyone else who witnessed this display would probably believe that Clark was madly in love with Amanda. His eyes were even welling up.

Meanwhile, Amanda felt a sharp pain on her waist. Clark had pinched her. This was a non-verbal threat, and the message was received.

As Charlie was about to reply, his face fuming, Amanda suddenly kneeled down.

"Dad! Just give us your blessing! I can only be with Clark! I... I'm with child!"

All she could think about were the possible punishments that awaited her if Clark didn't get his way. Her intense fear compelled her to utter such falsehood.

For a split-second, a satisfied smile appeared on Clark's face. It was gone as soon as it appeared.

'Amanda, good that you know what to do!' he thought.

He then squatted down to help Amanda up.

You need to be more careful with the baby! Get up,

face was etched with sorry. Eyes widened, mouth

child?" He pointed at

could he hide his astonishment and

it was a such a blessing to

was his only child. After years of searching

was his son-in-law to be.

tightened, Charlie shot

"Is this true, Clark?"

had just heard from his daughter's mouth. Amanda was shaken, so he turned to ask Clark instead.

going to be parents. We wouldn't be this eager to get married if it weren't true. This is Amanda's

a natural when it came to deception. Charlie couldn't find anything wrong with what he said. Clark's stubborn attitude, however, made

giving her away to marry

he tried to reassure him, "Mr. Ke, please, don't worry. If the baby is born, it will always bear the surname of Ke, even if it is a boy. I'm really no particular with the details. All I want is to be one with

card Clark could play. The effect was immediate—Charlie's body turned rigid.

But to Charlie, it was an entirely different story. It was an extremely big compromise

adept at seizing opportunities, Clark had given it his all in convincing Charlie. He would even resort to extreme deception just

surprised look, Charlie glanced at

bold enough to allow his very own flesh and blood to inherit the mother's surname! Is breaking them apart really the right

have reached the age where you can fully enjoy the fruits of your labor. After Amanda gives birth to our baby, you can retire and leave the rest to me. You can relax at home

one concession away from agreeing, Clark pressed on. He promised him that he would take on the responsibilities. With that, the final stroke was made. Charlie's worry

reaction towards his objections.

would be leaked out to the public. On the other hand, she didn't want to lie to her own father, and was even more reluctant

give us your blessing, we will still tie the knot! But we do sincerely hope

who then closed

well... I won't say anything

definitely feeling the pressure being put on the spot like this. Between Amanda's tears and Clark's promises, he was pushed to the point that he couldn't say

will be the case, then I

Amanda, who turned out to be actually only faking her memory loss, he still stood by his daughter's side. As a father who adored his daughter, he

voice, he exclaimed, "Amanda! Did you hear that?! Your