Blind Date Turned Proposal

Clearly, Summer was unwilling to accept.

She kept her head bowed. Mark said in a low and authoritative voice, “What do you plan to do? Is it appropriate for a married woman to mingle with other men outside?”

He earnestly advised his daughter, whom he had raised with tender care, “No matter what, apologize to Arnold. That will put this matter to rest.”

Summer let out a deep sigh and suddenly pulled out the IV from her wrist. “Why should I apologize? He doesn’t care about me. Why are you so concerned?”

The sudden surge of hostility caught everyone present by surprise. Mark stood up abruptly. “Why are you speaking to me in this manner? Can’t I have a say in this?”

Arnold immediately pulled out a tissue to press against the blood that was gushing from her. “Sum!”

“Have you ever cared about me? Since I was young, all your attention has been on Liana. When have you ever cared about me? I’ve been abroad for years. Do you know how I’ve managed? Have you ever cared?” Summer’s emotions ran high, and her pale face grew even paler.

on his cane, took a few paces back, and watched

to come home when I was a child? But

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to the intense commotion inside and felt a bit agitated all of a sudden.

her. What about me? I have worked so hard for

rebuked angrily, “Haven’t we treated you well enough? We’ve provided you with resources and connections. All

upset right now. Don’t take it to heart. Let her vent her

place to speak,” Summer suddenly said softly

pursed her lips and

a swift raise of his

room fell silent.

in front of Summer. “Father-”

if he was upset with someone’s inability to meet his expectations. “Tell me,” he said, “I gave you the authority, didn’t I? But what did you do? You lost one project after another. Zach and Laura are doing much better than you. Who