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.

do with

puppet? What nonsense are

his grip and said bluntly, "You've 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

life has been about earning your approval. Every decision I've

life. When it came to college, I pushed myself to get

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

words had barely left his mouth when Oliver slapped him hard

"You little punk! You dare defy me? Let me tell you, you will marry Eve Clark, no ifs, ands, or buts! If you don't, I'll throw

a bitter laugh, about to respond when

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.

your son doesn't fall in line, I'll divorce

and never come back? But don't even

Oliver was momentarily stunned.

quickly chimed in, "Mrs. Horton, you've got it all wrong.

and slapped Selena hard

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