The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 360

In the nursing home.

Baron was hoisted off the floor by the staff. A surge of rage shot straight to his temples as his eyes scanned the chaotic mess that was once his pristine living room.

He changed into fresh clothes and, with a storm brewing within, he made a beeline to the Brooks residence.

Judith was deep in conversation with Scott to discuss the details of Calista's engagement party when Baron stormed in. She blinked in surprise.

"Why you're back?"

Ever since Baron had checked into the nursing home, he had washed his hands of all matters concerning the Brooks family. Other than the time he brought back Vivienne. After being scolded by Richard that time, he moved into the Brooks household for a while before returning to the nursing home. Then he rarely came back.

But his sudden return today and his grim face both puzzled Judith.

She couldn't fathom who might have crossed him.

"If I hadn't come back, it seems you lot would have really gone off the rails!" Baron's anger erupted, his hand making sharp contact with Judith's cheek as he bellowed, "Who gave you the right to call off Vivienne and Percival's engagement? Who gave you such nerves? Since when is Calista worthy of claiming the title of a Brooks?"

His face turned a shade of thunderous blue as he continued, "If she's smart, she can stay put and behave for the rest of her life. If not, she can get lost and forget she ever belonged to the Brooks family." Judith clutched her face in disbelief. She didn't believe that he really hit her.

They had lived side by side for decades, not necessarily with deep affection, but always with mutual respect. He had never raised his voice to her before, let alone raised a hand.

Today, not only had he lashed out at her verbally, but he had also struck her physically.

"You... you hit me?" Judith stammered, barely able to squeeze the words out.

Baron glanced at her, his voice cold as ice, "That slap is to remind you that there are consequences for acting out of turn!"

His gaze towards Judith was tinged with disdain.

respect. He had given

had handled many things well, but when it came to the big decisions, she lacked

really think he

and the Ellingtons was known only to Judith, and

marry Calista off wasn't about uniting the Brooks with the Ellingtons in strength; it was personal

she could see that among all the

simply trying not

had never let go of that woman for years, even

lacks sense, don't you have any? Do you think

slightly, casting a glance at Baron with an unaffected expression, "I have

will not be recognized by Richard, nor by me. Drop the idea unless you want me to

Scott remained silent.

if you must, but changing her name is out of the question! How could a bastard child

blame me for cutting

those words, Baron turned and headed upstairs. He planned to stay at the Brooks

just as he reached the staircase,

closer, immediately supported him and asked

echo had faded, another blast shook

as he commanded

was assembling Lego blocks with Thaddeus when the loud

She approached the window, looking down to see Jerry and his

have scouted the land for they were aiming at the open spaces. But the bombs were powerful enough to shake the

than half an hour as per Vivienne's

Vivienne glared at them.

Phycho?

No!

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