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.

my decisions have nothing to do with Ke…

nonsense are you spouting?"

"You've never shown my mom an ounce of kindness. The only time you smile at her is when I achieve something that

earning your approval. Every decision I've

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

I don't want to live like this anymore. I want to make

barely left his mouth when Oliver slapped him hard across

you will marry Eve Clark, no ifs, ands, or buts! If

bitter laugh, about to respond when a sharp voice came

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

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

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

Oliver was momentarily stunned.

Horton, you've got it all wrong. Dad's only threatening Jake to keep him in line; he's

slapped Selena hard across

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