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.

standing couldn't continue to rely solely on the goodwill Arnold had earned decades ago by treating the ailments of influential figures in the capital. Even if

protect the

forced himself to

and said anxiously, "Dad,

now, she actually... She

trembled with fear, the traumatic memory gnawing at

if he could still sense the soft, lifeless sensation in his palm and the warm, wet stickiness that had landed on his

Sean stumbled

earlier injuries still stained his face, making him look disheveled and unhinged. Arnold remained silent. Calmly, he brushed past Sean with

with tenderness

gaze swept over the two grandchildren sprawled on the ground. His brows

raised his cane and brought it down harshly

Thud!

Suzanna let out

tears streamed uncontrollably

Suzanna cried pitifully, disbelief and panic etched

expected Arnold's first action upon entering would be

cane, made of solid

wasn't what it used to be, the impact

get up,"

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