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.

He would rather bear his grandfather’s wrath

she

hit by

you done taking your anger out on me? I have to take Eliana

in front of Eliana like a knight in

woman is a plague! I need to take her to the police station, so

ordered his

to stop them. He looked over at Earle and said, “Grandpa, are you sure you

still insisting on protecting her?”

intention wasn’t to protect her. Think about it, Grandpa. If we handed her over to the police, our rivals would use this scandal to damage the reputation of the Moran family. And the cooperation between the Stone family and our family will

words found their

Eliana, but he was worried

angered him to admit, Maurice had a

police, but he couldn’t let her

allowed Maurice to take Eliana away, that woman would continue

matter was reaching a stalemate, Gerald suddenly

I overheard the 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 family’s reputation or

let that

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