Chapter 1693:

Lucille, who had been listening in tense silence, finally snapped. “Lowell, how can you be so heartless? She’s your sister! Can’t you just help her?”

The second Lucille took her side, Dolores’s scowl flipped into a smug smirk as she shot Lowell a triumphant glare.

Unfazed, he sighed. “Mom, Dolores is a grown woman. Stop bailing her out like she’s some helpless child.”

Lucille frowned, caught in the middle of the dispute. “It’s a small thing, Lowell. It wouldn’t kill you to lend a hand. We’re family—shouldn’t we support each other?”

Dolores folded her arms and let out a derisive snort. “Mom, don’t bother. Lowell’s too caught up in his booming career and perfect little love life to give a damn about us.”

She let the words hang before adding with a saccharine smile, “Oh, right. He probably doesn’t consider us his family anymore. Soon enough, he’ll have a new one. Don’t waste your breath on him.”

had been quiet until now, finally spoke in a deep, serious tone. “Is what Dolores said

family, he wouldn’t be so secretive. He’s obviously

His voice was a sharp lash of anger. “Dolores, you can’t even manage

distressed. “Lowell… is it true? Are you really involved with some—some poor girl? You’re the future of our family! Our entire legacy rests on you. You need someone who can

a hand through his hair. “I’m not dating anyone. Don’t listen to Dolores. I’ve been drowning in

?? ???

“Liar. You’re totally seeing someone. You just won’t admit

like a whip. “Both of

visibly annoyed. He exhaled sharply.

too old for this nonsense. We covered for you with

eyes widened in disbelief. “Dad! You have

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