He had never realized that those secrets had been buried for his sake.

He had always thought that the elder, who valued family honor so deeply, suppressed those matters to protect the family's reputation. Was it possible that he feared too many people knowing, constantly bringing up those painful memories?

Memories he had tried to forget began to resurface. When Yara was first brought into the family, she had dared to mention the past. Norbert had broken her leg on the spot. Yara spent half a year bedridden. Since then, Yara never dared to bring it up again, almost forgetting she wasn't originally part of the family.

If it had been merely for the sake of reputation, Norbert would not have needed to act so fiercely, especially if Yara hadn't spoken about it outside. Was it that he couldn't bear to have the past dredged up in front of him?

Stuart had never realized that someone had always cared about him. With his enemies gone and no outlet for his hatred, he had directed his anger at Phineas, at Yara, but most of all, at the old man before him. Without a word, Stuart suddenly turned to leave.

Norbert called out, "Stuart, where are you going?"

At the door, Stuart stopped and turned, "If you die before I get back, I'll never forgive you!"

With that, Stuart opened the door to the study and strode out.

Orson immediately peered into the study to check on Norbert, relieved to see him still sitting in his chair with his eyes open. He had feared Mr. Hetfield's departure might have caused Norbert to collapse. Before leaving, Stuart instructed Keegan and Keaton, "Look after the old man until I return. No one sees him but the doctor!"

"Understood."

will want to see Norbert. He always enjoys her

that, Stuart quickly

Mrs. Hetfield with a message he couldn't retract. Now, it was too late

Stuart had

time, Stuart left alone, without his

Rose and her group

their way, and with Oswald and his group present, they

where Stuart

Norbert only a week or

secluded spot,

go find Mom. Tell

is short, and

apparently going

our chance."

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