Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 141 Take It to My Grave

The compensation and apology were fully delivered.

Violeta smiled, glancing at Wally, who looked defeated. She sarcastically remarked, "It looks like you need to learn more from your uncle."

Ivor's face flushed with embarrassment.

"What happened today was indeed his fault. We'll take full responsibility for the aftermath. Did he injure anyone? If he did, we'll cover the hospital expenses too." Wally scowled and stated, "Uncle Ivor, it's our people who suffered."

"How dare you talk back!"

Ivor turned and slapped him. He scolded, "You ungrateful brat! When we get back, you're grounded. If you dare to leave the house again, I'll break your legs!" Wally felt utterly wronged.

He had thought Ivor was there to back him up, but to his surprise, his usually indulgent uncle didn't side with him this time.

"Get in the car! Stop being an eyesore."

"Alright."

Wally entered the car with a grievance in mind.

The area's notoriously spoiled brat was now receiving childlike reprimands without daring to speak.

Ivor sincerely apologised, especially in front of Hayden.

Hayden doesn't remember him; therefore, Ivor's gestures did not leave a lasting impression.

Cyril was not one to make unreasonable demands. He accepted the compensation without further complaint.

Ivor offered to treat them to a meal, but they declined.

Half an hour later, under Ivor's supervision, the Houles practically refurbished the entire shabby shop.

were more about showing respect to Hayden than genuine

the backyard, Cyril approached Hayden and asked, "Is your father

"Yes," Hayden replied.

changed, and

wonder you mentioned having an Umber pen

explain further; Cyril had

the brush your great-grandfather made to a museum

abundant

antiques in

eyes, they were just childhood playthings with no special

...

the pen

found it amusing as he held the

so funny? Do you not like it? Even though it's free, it's made by

had given away one pen, only for another

they valued it, they wouldn't have donated the original pen to the

one held special meaning for Hayden, so he

well and take

it to your

The phrase sounded odd.

so much, Violeta didn't press

but won five, earning some money. That evening, they enjoyed roasted lamb on the prairie. After

big, but it was noticeable on her

like a

for breakfast, Zoren

Vio, how did you

meat we've been eating.

sighed helplessly again and said, "I need to eat lighter food from