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 face
shown up here if I was afraid of the consequences." Paul had nothing to lose as he stated, "I'll have you
words, Taven's fist met his cheek. The
he raised his chin with
again to give Paul another blow to the face. How dare he hurt my son?!
interfered. "Please stop, Mr. Keller. It's not how it
his face! Jamie is doomed if he can't get better.
your son? He's two-timing his fiancée! Furthermore, he ruined my sister's reputation. I'll
to her feet.
Miss Heidelberg is now pregnant with Jamie's child. It seems like you have sorted things out. If so, I'll be going and
walk
Don't leave Jamie alone!"
what you did? You aren't going anywhere! Keep an
pushed him onto the couch. Bridgette was asked to hold him down
pained Taven to admit it. How could he give in to temptation when he's already engaged? He's such a disgrace to the Keller Family! I'm glad
no right
and fell into step with her friend before asking, "Are you sure you want to push Jamie away?"
smile. "I left it to fate and it made
The Keller Family needs Alicia to give birth to an heir because
fools people," she lamented.
back in the room, the group was sitting opposite each other as they thought
was only after a long time that Taven broke the silence. "I apologize for losing my temper. As you have seen, Jamie isn't recovering anytime soon. Therefore, I'm hoping that
to the child of a
attention to
judging from his condition, he couldn't even make a rational decision on his own.
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