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Morton's countenance shifted to one of alarm. "We're all gathered here to share a meal peacefully, why punish him?"

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Chandler smirked, glancing sidelong at Morton. "What's the matter, Morton? As the head of the Aniston family, is it beyond me to discipline my own nephew for besmirching our name?" "You..."

Charlotte turned imploring eyes to Dylan, hoping he might intervene, considering Dalton had practically grown up under his watchful gaze. Chandler, losing patience, turned to the servants, who stood frozen in shock. "Why are you waiting? Do you expect me to do it myself?"

"Dylan! Chandler is about to punish Dalton! Please, say something!" Charlotte set down her fork frantically.

Dylan was about to speak when Chandler's icy glare silenced him.

Over the past few months, rumors had spread like wildfire, and Dylan had initially hoped to ignore them.

But a recent chess game with an old friend turned awkward when the topic arose, prompting his call to Meryl.

To Dylan's surprise, Chandler's love for his wife had him seize

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couldn't show favoritism here.

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It would undermine Chandler's authority as head of the family.

Dylan furrowed his brows. "Dalton was indeed in the wrong,

Chandler's decision to invoke the family code of conduct is reasonable."

"Dad!"

"Grandpa!"

Dalton's parents were beside themselves with worry as the servants fetched the barbed whip.

By family law, Dalton was due for a minimum of twenty lashes.

under the watchful eyes of everyone present, ready to receive his

to

health has always been delicate; such punishment could leave lasting

those to discipline, only ever shielded by Charlotte or

had quieted somewhat over the

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Bella's one-month celebration and were gaining momentum again, all due to

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burdened with unfounded accusations, was the one who bore the brunt of

the child on

lashes administered, Dalton's

in supplication, let a sly

something into

whipping concluded, Chandler's anger

Dalton, rushed over to help him

imaginary speck of dust

the dining table, he calmly stated, "We were having a meal,

the fork and bowl offered by the servants

third branches, wary of Chandler, forced themselves to sit and put on a show of politeness. Chapter

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we'll

Dylan bellowed, "Overreacting!

few lashes really incapacitate him? The Aniston family has no place for such

the family members found

himself ladled out a bowl of soup and offered it to Dylan. "Dad,

Dylan had been at odds, and

bewildered, attempted to grasp the

Chandler his due respect, lifting the soup bowl and taking a sip,

is a great ordeal. I still have a gold necklace that belonged to your mother. I'll have it made into a piece of jewelry and send it to her," Dylan offered. Chandler

Chandler's mother was a

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to Chandler, and outsiders believed t was due to the physical strain of

of the family were well aware that Chandler's mother

Chandler, she had quietly slit her wrists. By the time the nurse found her,

diagnosed that she likely suffered from postpartum depression, leading

caused his mother's death, which was why he had sent the boy to a

suitable heir that Dylan thought of Chandler again, bringing him back into

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