Chapter 0014

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It was already 9.30 p.m. in the quiet Belmont Hills, and the soon–to–be- demolished dilapidated buildings appeared even more eerie under the moonlight.

Except for Olivia, none of the Cheshire family were asleep yet.

Patrick and Susanne solemnly sat in the living room. The pale–faced Amber occasionally looked up at the small gold statue of Hygieia, the goddess of health, on the dining table. Her gaze was filled with sorrow.

They had made a mistake.

Earlier this afternoon, Amber had used her hard–earned savings of 4500 dollars to buy the statue, planning to give it to Donovan as a birthday gift the following day. However, everything changed just moments ago.

Donovan called, scolding Patrick and banning him and Susanne from attending his birthday celebration. Not only that, but he also cut all ties with Patrick.

Donovan’s anger flared as he recounted all of Alexander’s recent misdeeds of causing trouble at the Tempest Hound Stadium and violently beating up Herbert and Elliot…

Alexander had effectively soured relations with the Dorvall family.

Patrick grew angrier by the

expulsion from the Cheshire family, Patrick had been holding onto the faint hope that Donovan would allow their family to

everything. He stirred up a massive storm, jeopardizing their only chance of rejoining the Cheshire

would never be welcomed back at

with Herbert and Elliot. You shouldn’t worry about anything. If Grandpa wants to blame anyone, and if the Dorvall family seeks revenge, let Alexander

paler. She bit her lip and, with trembling hands, began to

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Dad… Alex and

Knock, knock, knock!

the door

door, and his fury was evident when he saw Alexander. “It’s you!”

good–for–nothing neglected his responsibilities. Instead of looking

he vanished for hours, leaving Amber and Olivia waiting for dinner until well

could not help but wonder if Alexander still considered this place home, or if

rather have his daughter marry a dog. Dogs would know to

into the living room. He saw the small gold Hygieia on the dining table and instantly

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