Chapter 793

Dailey knew the words spoken were not just empty threats.

He understood the gravity of what his family said. But from the moment he decided to be with Christine, he was prepared for this confrontation.

With a calm and steady voice, he said, "Grandma, if it ever comes to the point where you lay a hand on Christine, then my ties with the Clarkson family will be severed for good."

"I'm laying it out now; Christine and I, we're in this together, for better or worse."

"You know what I mean."

...

Madge was visibly upset by the ultimatum.

Though not gravely ill, she insisted on being hospitalized, sharing a room with Caldwell.

Given the circumstances, Dailey knew he couldn't keep pushing back.

His family was strict, sure, but it was never abusive.

The line drawn in the sand was for Christine's safety, though things hadn't escalated to that point yet.

to keep

behind, ready for

arrived by nightfall and saw Dailey, he didn't say a word, just kicked

his knees with a thud but remained

you

in their hospital beds, also gestured

hitting him? You think you can beat him to death?" they said, discontent

was furious, "This

out in the wild for training, eating

do you mean

a mistake, but that doesn't give you the right to

didn't use my hands; I used my

"A son can't hit his father, but I can hit

...

spun around and ended up

up, who then

upset Grandma, but my words were not a joke. Regardless of what you think about Christine, you better not lay a

we're in this together, through

...

eerie silence fell

could hear

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