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.

"Grandpa, my decisions have nothing to do with Ke…

are you spouting?" Oliver

never shown my mom an ounce of 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 harder, telling me that the more I accomplish, the more

bitter smile appeared on Jake's face. "My entire life has been about earning your approval. Every decision I've made has been based on what you want… I've never lived

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 engineering, but I chose

this anymore. I want to make a choice for myself, just once!

words had barely left his mouth when Oliver

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

turned to see Melissa striding into the 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 about the woman on the side. I even tolerated that little tramp, Selena, living under the same roof… Oliver Horton, you think you can just

I? If your son doesn't fall

you move out and never come back? But don't even think about divorcing me to make

Oliver was momentarily stunned.

it all wrong. Dad's only

finish, Melissa spun around and slapped Selena hard across the face, leaving her head

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