Return of the Crowned Heiress

Chapter 128

"You didn't ask, did you, Dad?"

"How could I have known anything if you hadn't said a word?"

"How could I possibly bring it up myself?" Mike countered.

The father and son, separated by a significant age gap, exchanged glaring looks.

In the end, Mike relented first. "Alright, Dad. I was wrong, okay?"

Matthew snorted coldly, turning his face away. His chest rose and fell, but his complexion had improved slightly. At least one concern was finally set aside. Matthew turned his gaze back to Arnold.

Arnold fidgeted with the edge of the bed as he cautiously called out, "Grandpa..."

He thought Matthew would surely have something to say. Perhaps he would acknowledge that he had pushed too hard by forcing him into a marriage with Felicia.

Instead, Matthew simply closed his eyes and went back to sleep, ignoring him completely.

Arnold was left speechless.

I shouldn't have defied your decision. I promise I'll comply with your wishes from now on. I won't resist marriage either as long

Can you please

got Matthew to open

stick

of a satisfied smile. "Alright then, I'll give you one last chance!" Mike couldn't help but interject, "Dad, what scheme are you planning

doing this for the good of the Lawson family! You wouldn't understand

Matthew snapped, iPoe

face. "The

is behind

won't be another one."

about to breathe a sigh of relief, Matthew's next words

be no engagement and no wedding. Arnie, listen carefully-before I close my eyes for

no opportunity, then create

everyone that Matthew's resolve was unshakeable. He was

contain himself, Mike asked, "Dad, why must it

me on this..." Matthew started coughing violently, his face turning pale. He was clearly exhausted and on the brink of collapse. "If you want me to

the

climbed the

She could feel

pocket. It was a message from Lance reporting back to her