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 Christine

stayed behind, ready

by nightfall and saw Dailey, he didn't say a

fell to his knees with a thud but remained

in, "What are you

and Madge, lying in their hospital beds,

can beat him

"This is all your

in the wild for training, eating bugs and roots,

do you mean

doesn't give you the

use my hands; I

father, but I can

...

around and ended up

who then knelt on both

you think about Christine, you better not lay a finger on

I, we're in this together, through thick and

...

eerie silence fell

could

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255