Yvonne returned to the dining room.

She acted as if she hadn't seen anything and continued drinking and chatting with her father.

After dinner, it was time for her to leave.

Before leaving, Yvonne tested the waters. "Dad, why don't I stay here tonight and leave tomorrow?"

"You used to never stay home and are always out playing, and now you want to stay with me? I think you should go out and have fun like you used to."

This was Geoffrey's private residence, and Yvonne and Sebastian didn't live here.

"Dad, are you trying to get rid of me?"

"Exactly."

Yvonne pouted, seemingly a little upset. "I'm your daughter. How can you chase me away?"

Geoffrey patted her on the head. "Alright, now. How could I bear to do that? I was just joking. You should go spend some time with your brother. He must be exhausted taking care of your sister-in-law."

Yvonne could sense that her father wanted her to leave.

If his daughter

time to confront him, so she'd take it one

then, I'll head

she went to the hospital, her own place, or even out to a nightclub

to spend time with

room. He sat down next to Sydney, who was still fast

blanket over her shoulder and gently sighed. Then, he lay down beside her and wrapped his arms

pulling away from him. Her whole body was aching, and every movement felt like

worry, she doesn't know you're here. I kept it from her so as not to cause you any trouble. See, I'm being considerate of

chuckled softly and kissed

you should

feeling terrible. That child had a hard time growing up. I was very strict with him, always beating and scolding

point, Geoffrey suddenly stopped talking, as he clearly felt Sydney's

lips, and he continued, "Sometimes I beat him until he bled, and he wouldn't make

Xyla never hurt him,

he was our child, she always felt some distance from him. and didn't care for him much

you think I've corrupted Sebastian, then correct him and make him a good, kind person. But

across her cheek. "He

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