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 was wrong. 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 as you stay healthy, okay?" Matthew

I mean it. Can you please trust me

to open one eye. "You promise you

stick to

expression softened a bit after he heard such a solemn promise from Arnold. He even cracked a hint 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!

Matthew snapped, iPoe

face. "The

is behind

won't be another one."

to breathe a sigh

carefully-before I close my eyes for good, you

deep voice interrupted him, "If there's no opportunity, then create one. I don't care about

that Matthew's resolve was unshakeable.

to contain himself, Mike asked, "Dad,

He was clearly exhausted and on the brink of collapse. "If you want me to pass peacefully, then

in the dormitory

climbed the stairs step

could feel her

her pocket. It was a message from Lance reporting back