In despair, he shut his eyes. His father was right. A man like him did not deserve love.
She must be feeling happy that I’m not going back.
Lucas tried to force his way out of the cage, but it was made of the best steel. Moreover, he had not been eating for what seemed to be quite a long while. Not only was he weak, but the dizziness was overcoming him.
Misery settled itself deep in his heart.
Franklin wasn’t just locking him up, but he was also medicating Lucas to make sure his son stayed sedated.
Otherwise, Lucas would not be feeling dizzy.
His consciousness slowly faded away.
Finally, he returned to the darkness of his mind.
In the living of the manor.
After her shower, Claire put on a set of pink pajamas before she ran to her parents’ room.
“Dad, Mom, can I see Lucas tomorrow?”
“Your brother is going back tomorrow. Haven’t you always wanted to go back and take a look at the place? You’ll visit your grandpa’s grave in our place this time.” Livia ran her fingers through Claire’s hair as she smiled lovingly at her innocent daughter.
Franklin, who had been looking at documents, did not even raise his head. “Aren’t you worried about her going there? You know neither Blair nor Naomi are amiable children.”
Livia disagreed, “She’s the oldest in the family. How can she stay this child-like way for the rest of her life? We have to let her learn. Her future is with Nolan Group.”
“Dad, I think Mom’s right.” Claire smiled brightly, looking like a harmless rabbit. “Moreover, I really haven’t been back for years. I don’t think Blair and Naomi even remember that they have a sister.”
“Fine,” Franklin gave in reluctantly.
“It’s settled.” Claire hugged her father’s arm tightly. “You’re the best, Dad.”
“Okay, it’s late now. Go back to your room. I’ll ask someone to send the two of you back.” Livia pushed Claire out of the room. “Don’t stay up because you’re too excited.”
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