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.

need to be more careful with

with concern and his face was etched with sorry. Eyes widened, mouth agape, Charlie was surprised

You two have a child?" He pointed at

his astonishment and

was a such a blessing to witness

only child. After years of searching for Rufus, her

thing now, was his son-in-law to be. What exactly was Clark planning in the

Charlie shot Clark

"Is this true, Clark?"

wanted with all of his heart to confirm what he had just heard from his daughter's

married if it weren't true. This is Amanda's first child, as well as mine. We both are very excited to

find anything wrong with what

He would never force her into abortion. But, giving her away

always bear the surname of Ke, even

final card Clark could play.

as empty as his love for Amanda. But to Charlie, it was an entirely different story. It was an extremely big compromise from Clark's side. He even gave up the chance for his

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

Charlie glanced

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

anymore. You 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

from agreeing, Clark pressed on. He promised him that he would take on the

on the other hand, was sobbing in silence. Charlie took this as her reaction towards his objections. But Clark knew the true reason

to her own father, and was even more reluctant to marry Clark. There was a massive clash happening inside her mind. Clark knew that

blessing, we will still tie the knot! But we do sincerely hope you'll give us the go

kept goading Charlie, who then closed his eyes, clearly helpless.

well... I won't say anything about

the pressure being put on the spot like this. Between Amanda's tears and Clark's

"If this will be the case, then I want a perfect wedding!

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 believed that Amanda could do no wrong. It was all Rufus's fault for

close. With joy clear in his voice, he exclaimed, "Amanda! Did you hear that?! Your father has given us his