Chapter 1236:

Just then, Carol appeared downstairs, catching the tail end of the exchange.

With a quick glance between them, Carol let out a quiet breath.

Cedric looked genuinely lost. “Did I do something? Is she mad at me?”

Saying nothing, Carol offered Cedric a small pat on the shoulder and stepped outside.

At the hospital, Nikolas received a call from Hamilton. “Dad…”

“Seems like life’s been pretty exciting for you lately. Word travels fast—even to Oiscoll.”

Nikolas instinctively drew back, his voice shaky. “It’s not what it looks like, Dad. It’s just a big misunderstanding.”

Hamilton didn’t bother softening his tone. “If any of you are stupid enough to fall for this kind of manipulation, then maybe you don’t belong in the McCoy family at all. Got it?”

Daniela stepped into the room, the McCoy brothers stiffened. Whatever composure they

the call, then pulled out a chair and sat like she had all the time in

had just been reprimanded, their energy drained from the events of the previous night.

are you here?” he asked, his tone brittle

Her eyes locked onto Charles. “I came

Charles blinked. “Me? I’ve got nothing to

you

????? ????

away for the briefest second. “No, that wasn’t me. Didn’t I already show you? The

and Nikolas started to protest, ready to

go ahead and write

air in the room went still. None of

forever, Charles finally asked, “How did

a slight nod, Daniela answered, “So you’re admitting it now. Tell me—who

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