Roger's eyes suddenly widened as he had an epiphany.

"Goodness, Clayton! You're protecting the Thorne family, mother and son alike. Don't tell me it's because that woman looks a bit like Irene, and you've started seeing her as your own daughter?!"

Roger burst into laughter, "Give it up, man! If she were your daughter, I'd be calling you grandpa! I'd take the Hawkins name!"

Clayton gritted his teeth, "The Hawkins family doesn't need a grandson like you!"

"Hmph! Just so you know, your daughter's long gone. Stop holding onto any fantasies!"

"I didn't ask for your opinion on my daughter!"

Clayton, refusing to discuss his daughter any further, shifted the topic.

"Larry, now there's a rare find. You better announce him as your son-in-law to the world, Roger, before someone else snatches him away!"

"I'll make the announcement today. Let everyone know that the child Clayton raised now calls me 'dad"!"

cane.

had never been fond

sharp wit, which allowed him to comfortably navigate around Clayton, he was still an orphan. He had no

initial approval of their relationship was solely for

left for Larry, and given

with Clayton detesting Larry, there was no chance of any

Larry was nothing but an unwanted

would take an

the Murphy family now would

allow his granddaughter to

because the Murphy family

years, and later by Clayton himself. He couldn't outdo the

moment of triumph. Of course, he wanted to make a show of force! Bobby eyed

must take these three people with me today. If you

exactly does the Murphy family plan

rich, cold voice

turned towards the sound, and the

approached, led by three tall,

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