Yvonne returned to the dining room.

She acted as if she hadn't seen anything and continued drinking and chatting with her father.

After dinner, it was time for her to leave.

Before leaving, Yvonne tested the waters. "Dad, why don't I stay here tonight and leave tomorrow?"

"You used to never stay home and are always out playing, and now you want to stay with me? I think you should go out and have fun like you used to."

This was Geoffrey's private residence, and Yvonne and Sebastian didn't live here.

"Dad, are you trying to get rid of me?"

"Exactly."

Yvonne pouted, seemingly a little upset. "I'm your daughter. How can you chase me away?"

Geoffrey patted her on the head. "Alright, now. How could I bear to do that? I was just joking. You should go spend some time with your brother. He must be exhausted taking care of your sister-in-law."

her father wanted her to

here. If his daughter stayed and she

press the issue. It wasn't the right time to confront him, so

I'll head

alcohol, Geoffrey arranged for a driver to take her home. Whether she went to the hospital, her own place, or even out to a nightclub again didn't matter to him, as long as

wanted to spend time with

sat down next to Sydney, who was still fast asleep. She

sighed. Then, he

whole body was aching,

worry, she doesn't know you're here. I kept it from her so as not to cause you any trouble. See, I'm being considerate of you

and kissed

visit Sebastian sometime. You scolded him, and even hit him. He must be feeling terrible. That child had a hard time growing up. I was very strict with him, always beating and

point, Geoffrey suddenly stopped talking, as he clearly

continued, "Sometimes I beat him until he bled, and

she always felt some distance from

starved of motherly love Could you give him some? Be a little kinder to him. If you think I've corrupted Sebastian, then correct him and make him a good, kind person. But for that to happen, you need to stay by his side. Sebastian isn't a bad kid. He just needs guidance.

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