"My mind is made up, Mom. You can't convince me otherwise."

Clarence's gaze then fell on Neil's haggard face.

The man who raised him suddenly felt so distant. "I've never asked you for anything, Dad, but today, I hope you can do me one favor. I hope that you will stop making things difficult for Ms. Amelia. Don't make Steven break up with Ms. Amelia. They love each other. I firmly believe Steve will not meet a better girl than Ms. Amelia."

Steven and Amelia stood before Neil, their fingers interlocking. The look in their eyes held affection for each other.

Chelsea could not stop bawling her eyes out after what Clarence said.

Overwhelmed with emotions, Neil asked hoarsely, "Are you threatening me with resignation, Clarence?"

"If that's what you think, so be it." Clarence grinned helplessly.

Then came a commotion outside the ward, and a knocking ensued.

Closest to the entrance, Steven went to open the door.

Outside stood two men in uniform. Steven lowered his gaze and read their badges, recognizing they were prosecutors.

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arm Amelia's waist

out of the ward.

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to Steven, her eyes swollen from crying. "Don't you

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