Chapter 0014

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It was already 9.30 p.m. in the quiet Belmont Hills, and the soon–to–be- demolished dilapidated

buildings appeared even more eerie under the moonlight.

Except for Olivia, none of the Cheshire family were asleep yet.

Patrick and Susanne solemnly sat in the living room. The pale–faced Amber occasionally looked up at

the small gold statue of Hygieia, the goddess of health, on the dining table. Her gaze was filled with

sorrow.

They had made a mistake.

Earlier this afternoon, Amber had used her hard–earned savings of 4500 dollars to buy the statue,

planning to give it to Donovan as a birthday gift the following day. However, everything changed just

moments ago.

Donovan called, scolding Patrick and banning him and Susanne from attending his birthday

celebration. Not only that, but he also cut all ties with Patrick.

Donovan’s anger flared as he recounted all of Alexander’s recent misdeeds of causing trouble at the

Tempest Hound Stadium and violently beating up Herbert and Elliot…

Alexander had effectively soured relations with the Dorvall family.

“Alexander made too much of a mess this time!” Patrick grew angrier by the second, slapping the table.

expulsion from the Cheshire family, Patrick had been

allow their family to return home. This birthday celebration was supposed to

best chance.

everything. He stirred up

rejoining the

welcomed back at

“Grandpa

need to explain everything in person and

wants to blame anyone, and if the

revenge, let Alexander face the consequences

her lip and, with trembling hands, began

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Alex

Knock, knock, knock!

on the

door, and his fury was evident when

good–for–nothing neglected his responsibilities. Instead of

he vanished for hours, leaving Amber and

but wonder if Alexander still considered this place

and her family

rather have his daughter marry a dog. Dogs would know to guard

Dad,” Alexander greeted as he walked into the living

table and instantly

must have been discussing Donovan’s birthday celebration

the birthday celebration,” Patrick

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