Taven assumed they were his son's friends, so he let go of Bridgette and rose to his feet.
"That's kind of you. Let's talk inside."
After getting his permission, the siblings entered with their gifts. Alicia was polite as always, while Paul wore a scowl on his face.
Noticing that Jamie was behaving rather differently, Alicia couldn't help but frown. "What's wrong with him?"
Bridgette heaved a sigh upon hearing the innocent question.
Taven also sighed heavily before explaining, "He hurt his head, so he's now behaving like a child. Nobody knows how long he will take to recover."
Surprised, Alicia covered her mouth with her hand as her eyes widened in shock and doubt. Soon, the emotions were replaced by a glint of guilt.
He could've avoided getting hurt in the first place if it wasn't for saving me. It would not have been like this. I owe him so much that I can never repay the debt.
Paul wasn't expecting such an outcome either. His scowl slightly softened as guilt washed over him.
A somber mood instantly enveloped the room.
The thought of Jamie's condition caused Taven's blood to boil. He tightly clenched his fists and gritted his teeth. "The culprit needs to watch out because I'm going to make them pay for hurting my son!"
The siblings visibly stiffened at his determined words.
Even though Taven threatened to avenge Jamie, Paul wasn't planning to deny his responsibility in Jamie's current condition. Thus, he came clean to Taven. "I'm one of them. I hurt him with a mace."
hell did you just say?" Taven grabbed Paul by his collar. "You punk! How dare you have the
the consequences." Paul had nothing to lose as he stated, "I'll have you know that I'll still
moment he finished his words, Taven's fist met his cheek. The impact knocked
more, he raised his chin with a
hand again to give Paul another blow to the face. How dare he
It's not how it looks. Paul didn't have a second
I see no regret on his face! Jamie is doomed if he can't get better. This guy deserves to
in prison? What about your son? He's two-timing his fiancée! Furthermore, he ruined my sister's reputation. I'll hold
outburst calmed both parties down and prevented the situation from getting worse. Taven withdrew his hand while Bridgette rose to her feet. The couple turned their attention to Narissa, seeking an answer
telling the truth. Jamie and I broke up for the exact same reason. Moreover, Miss Heidelberg is now pregnant with Jamie's child. It seems like you have sorted
to walk
Jamie
you did? You aren't
pushed him
such a disgrace to the Keller Family! I'm glad the Cuber Family keeps it between us. It's more than Jamie deserves. We can't take it for granted
had no right to meddle with it. Therefore, she hastily excused herself before leaving the room.
out of the room. Ariel picked up the pace and fell into step with her friend before
smile. "I left it to fate and it
The Keller Family needs Alicia to give
how destiny fools people," she
group was sitting opposite each other as they thought about different things at the moment.
long time that Taven broke the silence. "I apologize for losing my temper. As you have seen, Jamie isn't recovering
Alicia will never give birth to the child of a sc*m
head a little before shifting his attention to
However, judging from his condition, he
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