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."
dare you have the face to show up
had nothing to lose as he stated, "I'll have you know that
moment he finished his words, Taven's fist met his cheek. The impact knocked his head to the side.
a word. Even more, he raised his chin with a challenging look on his
give Paul another blow to the face. How dare he
it looks. Paul didn't have a second choice at that time.
now? Take a look at him! I see no regret on his face! Jamie is doomed if he can't get better. This guy deserves to
Furthermore, he ruined
prevented the situation from getting worse. Taven withdrew his hand while Bridgette rose to her
same reason. Moreover, Miss Heidelberg is now pregnant with Jamie's child. It seems like
began to walk away
leave Jamie
did? You aren't going anywhere! Keep an eye on him."
pushed him onto the couch. Bridgette was asked
engaged? He's such a disgrace to the Keller Family! I'm glad the Cuber Family
Family, Ariel had no
of the room. Ariel picked up the pace and fell into step
"I left it to
was confused at first. A moment later, she got what Narissa meant. The Keller Family needs Alicia to give birth to an heir
fools people," she lamented.
the group was sitting opposite each other as
broke the silence. "I apologize for losing my temper. As you have
of a sc*m who cheated on his fiancée!" Paul interjected.
shifting his attention to Alicia. "What do you think, Miss
his condition,
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