"Uncle Henry, you don't need to worry about these things," Sean said dismissively. Besides, none of this was really his doing.

If the Bakers wanted to seek revenge in the future, they would go after Charles. It had nothing to do with Sean.

"Alright, I'll head home. You should too. Your father has been waiting for you to go back and take over the Smith family's business for years, but look at you," Henry remarked with a sigh.

"Uncle Henry, don't lecture me. You know I'm not cut out for business. My brother's got the Smiths covered," Sean replied carelessly.

Henry narrowed his eyes. "Is that so?"

He had watched Sean grow up. Although Sean had chosen to study medicine, Henry knew some of the reasons behind that decision.

With a hint of nostalgia, he added, "It's probably for the best that you don't take over the Smith. As for Liliana, that poor child-"

need to head back

was too old to meddle in the affairs of the younger

it was because her experience was so similar to his own daughter,

and they both suffered similar fates. Henry often thought these two

not leave right away. Instead, he stood by

with a pack of cigarettes. His hands trembled slightly

his eyes, all he could see was the image of a girl. First, it was the little girl from years ago. Then, it was the grown woman she had become fierce and bold in front of others but always cautious and reserved around him. He clenched his fingers, and

a deep breath, Sean opened the car door and climbed inside. Though

letting the cold night air flood in. After

"Janet had an episode."

when he received Sean's call. In the dark bedroom,

lifting the blanket,

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