Chapter 53 "Who Dares to Touch My Daughter!"
Mr. Blackwood Sr. came downstairs wearing the crimson shirt his daughter had bought for him, paired with grey trousers.
Excitedly, he said, "How do I look in this outfit? It's Sebastian's first time visiting our home, so I can't be too casual."
As he spoke, Mr. Blackwood Sr. stood in front of the mirror, genuinely considering Sebastian as his prospective son-in-law, hosting today's event according to the standards set for welcoming such a person into the family. He brought out his collection of fine wines that he had cherished for years.
Joey calmly walked up to him and said with a smile, "Dad, Sebastian had to travel for an urgent work matter today and won't be able to make it. Let's go ahead and have our meal."
Mr. Blackwood Sr. looked at her with some confusion and said, "But he promised me yesterday that he would come."
He asked me to
on a business trip; he had to deal with a major project
father, hopefully softening the impact of the news. Though Mr. Blackwood Sr. felt a bit disappointed, he still smiled
"Sir, Ms. Joey, Mrs. Blackwood
fork and said,
a piercing voice from outside the door
me that you had been
hospital room while he was admitted." "You insolent girl!
at her with a stern expression and said,
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