Chapter 445 Chapter 445 Apologize

Arnold appeared, dressed in a simple blue striped hospital gown. His hair was white, his steps unsteady as he leaned heavily on a dragon-engraved cane. His frail figure moved with visible difficulty, his sharp gaze sweeping over the room before finally settling on Melody and Tyrell.

When his eyes fell on Tyrell, taking in his presence and attire, Arnold's expression faltered briefly as if overcome by a fleeting memory.

But soon, he steadied himself, gripping his cane tightly and continuing toward Melody.

Each step was a visible struggle for the elderly man, his body weak and frail.

Yet this time, Melody didn't rush forward to meet him, didn't steady his arm as she normally would.

She stood rooted in place, her gaze carrying a complicated, unreadable emotion the moment Arnold entered the room.

Sean, who had been feigning unconsciousness after the earlier events, was shocked to see his father emerge from the sterile isolation ward he'd been confined to for years.

His eyes darted between Suzanna, sprawled on the floor, and Cameron, who remained collapsed nearby. Sean realized that he could no longer keep up the act.

Deep inside, he was afraid.

But with Arnold present, Sean had no choice but to get up.

After all, if even the Shield family's head had fallen, then the family's reputation in the capital would crumble completely.

couldn't continue to rely solely on the goodwill Arnold had earned decades ago by treating the

had to protect

forced himself to

face pale, he hurried to shield his father and said anxiously, "Dad, stay

now, she actually... She cut off

voice trembled with fear, the traumatic memory gnawing

him feel as if he could still sense the soft, lifeless sensation in his palm and the warm, wet stickiness

movements frantic, Sean

from Suzanna's earlier injuries still stained his face, making him look disheveled and unhinged. Arnold remained silent. Calmly,

his eyes softened, filled with tenderness and sorrow as

grandchildren sprawled on the ground. His brows furrowed, and the moment

his cane and brought it

Thud!

heavy strike landed, and Suzanna let out a

tears streamed uncontrollably once

me, Suzie!" Suzanna cried pitifully, disbelief and panic

hadn't expected Arnold's first action upon entering would be to strike

of

to be, the impact of his strike left a

up," Arnold

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