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 Nathan. "Grandpa, my decisions have nothing to do

nonsense are you spouting?" Oliver demanded

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 attention you'll give

earning your approval. Every decision I've made has been

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

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

words had barely left his mouth when Oliver slapped

burned with rage. "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 you and your mother out of

laugh, about to

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

wouldn't I? If your son doesn't fall in line,

why don't you move out and never come

Oliver was momentarily stunned.

all wrong. Dad's only threatening Jake

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

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