Chapter 717

Steve’s slap echoed through the room, bringing a sudden silence.

This wasn’t the first time Selena had felt his hand. She cradled her cheek, collapsing to the floor in tears.

lan sat on the couch, his face a mask of Indifference as he watched the altercation unfold.

Flashes of the past flickered through his mind. This wasn’t new. It had been like this since he was a kid.

He casually picked up a glass of water from the table, taking a sip before calling out to a passing servant, “When’s dinner ready?”

He seemed utterly unfazed by the chaos unfolding around him.

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Seeing her son’s cold reaction, Selena’s sorrow deepened, her crying intensified.

The room was filled with servants, and Steve felt embarrassed as he said, “If you’re going to cry, go do it outside. Don’t ruin our Christmas.”

Selena hastily picked herself up and ran to the kitchen.

Steve sighed in relief, but guilt quickly took its place as he turned his gaze to lan.

Ever since lan’s head injury, Steve realized that he had missed many important moments in his son’s life.

“Tan.”

With just that word, lan put down his glass.

let’s talk

had originally intended to apologize, but at

the kitchen was grating on his

finally stood up, grabbing

be eating dinner here

the evening with

Selena sprinted out of the

please don’t leave. I’ll stop crying. Let’s have dinner

in. Her greatest fear was Steve

all Steve felt for

fell on

long time since he’d shared a meal with his

“I’m leaving too.”

instantly; her eyes filled with

her son had no affection for their home, and even less respect

deep breath, she forced a smile onto her face.

really going to leave me here to eat

at the door, seemingly ignoring

back any

and Steve left even faster, the sound

stood in front of his car, just as he was getting

me a ride home, or we could grab something

I’ve got a date.”

going

could give Steve a

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