Chapter 215

In the cozy first-floor living room, the TV was buzzing with breaking news.

"This afternoon, a serious traffic accident occurred in River County. Let's go live to our reporter on the scene for more details."

"Good afternoon, everyone. It's 4:15 PM, and I'm here on the state highway in River County. At 3:40 PM, a citizen reported a severe accident on this road. As you can see, a car crashed into the right-side guardrail, and the vehicle is badly damaged. The driver is critically injured and has been rushed to the hospital.

"Further down the road, the left guardrail is also damaged. It looks like a car went through the barrier and fell off the cliff. Rescue teams are on it..."

Ray was glued to the screen, his brows furrowed in concentration.

"Grandpa, what brings you back?" Joshua asked, strolling in and tossing his car keys onto the table like it was any other day.

Ray's gaze sharpened. "This accident isn't straightforward, is it? Was Chris involved?"

Joshua, looking a bit worn out, rubbed his temples and plopped down on the couch. "Yeah."

heard Javier had a

calm "Yes"

knitted as he watched the news, deep in thought,

of coffee, and Joshua took a

to break things off

his cup down softly, a shadow flickering

fight with Chris shouldn't drag the Owens family into

replied,

It's not a formal engagement. It's easier to part ways now. A clean break, some compensation, and a personal apology to the Owens family should smooth

hard to

humorless. His voice was soft, almost fragile. "How could I possibly let

then looked at Joshua intently.

know Joshua's feelings for Allison; he thought it was just a standard business and

felt a weight in his

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