Keira remained still while Lewis stepped forward and grabbed Nathan's cane.

Nathan staggered back a few steps before regaining his balance.

Old Mrs. Horton's voice trembled with anger as she shouted, "Ungrateful brat, what do you think you're doing? I dare anyone to lay a hand on my granddaughter-in-law!"

Nathan snapped back furiously, "Mom! Just look at what this woman has done to our family! Everything's falling apart, and now the sons dare to stand up to their fathers!"

He pointed at Lewis. "This troublemaker didn't used to be so brazen. Are you really planning on hitting me now?"

Then he turned his finger towards Jake. "And look at him! He was always so obedient, but now even he's turning against his father! This woman is nothing but a curse!"

Lewis's voice was cold as ice. "This has nothing to do with Keera."

Hearing this, Jake glanced at Keira. At that moment, it felt like a weight had been lifted off his shoulders.

The fog clouding his thoughts cleared away.

Suddenly, everything in his life became crystal clear.

to do with Ke… Aunt Keera. I'm just tired of being

What nonsense are you spouting?" Oliver demanded

kindness. The only time you smile at her is when I achieve something that makes you proud. So, she's always pushed me to work

has been about earning your approval. Every decision I've made has been based on what you

getting married, I thought I couldn't choose someone who might embarrass you, so I gave up the love of my life. When it came to college, I pushed myself to get into the best school in Oceanion just to make you proud. Even when it came to picking a major, I wanted to study aerospace

anymore. I want to make a choice for myself, just once! So, I'm not marrying Eve

when Oliver slapped him hard across

you, you will marry Eve Clark, no ifs, ands, or buts! If you don't, I'll throw you and your mother

stood there, stunned. After a moment, he let out a bitter laugh, about to respond when a sharp voice came from the doorway, "You wouldn't

room, her eyes red with fury. She glared at Oliver. "I've stood by you all these years, given you children, managed your household, and never complained

brow furrowed. "Why wouldn't I? If your son doesn't fall in

Melissa snapped. "If you're so bold, why don't you move out and never come back? But don't even

Oliver was momentarily stunned.

in, quickly chimed in, "Mrs. Horton, you've got it all wrong. Dad's only threatening Jake

could finish, Melissa spun around and slapped Selena hard across the face,

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