"Tina and I are dating." Phillip announced, nearly causing the utensils in the elders' hands to clatter to the floor. After a moment of surprise, Hamilton's face gradually turned a shade of pale green. Phillip continued, "The breakup was my fault, and over the past six months, I've never stopped caring for her. That's why I've come to ask for your blessing."

"Ridiculous!" Hamilton's face darkened with anger. "Phillip, you're usually so steady. How come you're suddenly acting wild like Tina?"

"You both made a scene about ending things before, and now, with Tina about to get engaged to Alfred, you come here to say you're in a relationship? Do you think this is some kind of game?" Phillip remained calm and firm, "I've never treated it like a game. Despite the ups and downs, Tina has always been the one I want to spend my life with."

"This isn't just about the two of you; it involves three families now. Even if you don't care about the Watsons' reputation, what about your parents? Do they approve of this behavior?"

Curtis's failed marriage had taught Maddox and Jennifer a valuable lesson. It's best not to meddle too much in their children's affairs.

Before coming to Capital City, Phillip had already discussed his plans with his parents. Maddox didn't object, knowing full well he couldn't be stopped.

"We had everything arranged perfectly for you, and yet you chose to stir things up. Your mother and I won't interfere; it's your life. Since she's the one you want, you'll have to sort things out with both the Watson and the Lewis families on your own."

support," Phillip said. "I care more about the person right in front of me

sparked a complex look between the

expected Maddox to let Phillip get his way, fearing he'd seem unreasonable and cruel for opposing their

to lash out at Phillip directly, he demanded, "And

stood and picked up a half-meter rod from a

is mine. You've already punished her once before; it

and dignity, "Mr. Watson, I'm here to accept any

on the table, faced him

that didn't mean he was willing to be punished without

didn't take the rod, nor did he speak, leaving the atmosphere tense

throat, attempting to ease the situation, "It's clear that Phillip genuinely cares for our

hand on the table, "What unbreakable bond? It's nothing but irresponsible behavior towards

responsible?" Harry's retort

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