Chapter 305

However, just as Maurice was about to say the word, he paused before shaking his head.

Edward raised both brows in confusion, not expecting this to happen. Immediately after, his brows furrowed tightly, and he wanted to ask why. That was when Edward caught sight of a hinting look from Darius.

He immediately fell silent but secretly panicked, unable to hide the growing anxiety in his eyes as he stared at the blond boy.

Maurice's gaze was downcast, his fingers twiddling while tears brimmed in his eyes. He willed himself to hold his breath. Not wanting anyone to see him break down, he kept his head down.

Still, he replied loudly, "That's a huge decision. Before I decide, I have to ask my adoptive mother's opinion."

He then raised his head and no longer concealed his emotions, earnestly saying, "It doesn't matter how she treated me before. Without her, I might not have survived until now. Plus, she’s given me plenty of financial aid throughout my life. I never expected her to treat me like her actual son. Thus, I think the life she's given me is pretty decent, even if you disagree."

His two hands had fallen to his sides, fists still coiled tight. Unwavering determination gleamed in his eyes that now focused on Darius.

a brow. He then shifted his attention to Edward, stating, "You'll be responsible for everything associated with this

that because Austin had crawled some distance away and

he heard footsteps approaching him from behind. His hands were already touching the sides of his car, after all. He figured he could flee as long

blow getting dealt to his back. He then fell to the ground with

wound on his chest prevented it, and now that he got kicked again, he could barely breathe. Austin wanted to beg for mercy,

to get away earlier. Yet, it's remarkable that even after this long period, you barely even made

he continued, "This entire matter revolves around the Anderson family. I initially planned to pretend I didn’t know anything, but I never imagined we would meet in such a way. Since you’ve taken an opposing stance against me before anything has even begun, you're now a risk I'm willing to take, regardless of whatever happens

murmuring, "l-l won't! Please! I swear I

Darius, whose head shook. "I already know you well enough. Our interaction today has given me plenty of intel on your character, even more than I received

his massive eyes as he

wasted more than enough time on you at this point. You should be grateful for my patience,” Darius continued.

rage thrummed in his veins. Still, he knew there was

the ground but still asked, "I’m curious. Since you’ve already decided what to do, why have you come to tell me this now?

Before I got off the car earlier, I found some information I believe will pique your interest. It's about

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