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.

more about showing

the backyard, Cyril approached Hayden and asked,

"Yes," Hayden replied.

and

you mentioned having an Umber pen

no need for Hayden to explain further; Cyril

continued, "The Frosts donated the brush your great-grandfather made to a museum

were abundant in the

were antiques

just childhood playthings with no special

...

handed the pen

as he

it? Even though it's free, it's made by

had given away one pen, only

have donated the original pen to

special meaning for Hayden, so he would

I'll keep it well and take

it to

The phrase sounded odd.

Hayden valued it so much,

a wrestling match. Violeta lost two bets but won five, earning some money. That evening, they enjoyed

it was noticeable on her

like a

downstairs for

did you

meat we've been eating. It's making me break

said, "I need to eat lighter food from now on. No more foods