Maurice’s sudden appearance caused an audible gasp from everyone.

What was he doing here?

Wasn’t he supposed to take Harriet to the hospital?

As Eliana gazed at Maurice, she felt conflicted.

“Grandpa, I can’t let you take her away today.”

Maurice walked towards Eliana and stood before her to protect her.

His grandson had just come, but he was so concerned for Eliana. Earle’s earlier hesitation dissipated, and his dissatisfaction with Eliana grew.

“You’ve lost your mind! Are you obsessed with her?”

Earle was so angry that he didn’t even raise his cane. Instead, he lifted a hand and slapped Maurice hard across the face.

A red fingerprint marked the side of Maurice’s face where he was struck.

would rather bear his grandfather’s wrath than watch Eliana get

heart ached when she

he was hit by

you done taking your anger out on me? I have

in front of Eliana

her away!” Earle trembled with fury as he said, “This woman is a plague! I need to

ordered his

looked over at Earle and said, “Grandpa, are you sure you want to hand Eliana

still insisting on protecting

use this scandal to damage the

words found their

wasn’t concerned for Eliana, but he was worried about the Moran

him to

police, but he

take Eliana

reaching a stalemate,

conversation. Since you’re unsure what to do next, why don’t we take Eliana to my place for now? You wouldn’t have to worry about the Moran

can’t let

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