Amid tension and embarrassment, Angeline sensed something unusual about Sean that day. Looking up at him, she inquired, "Are you asking this because you're leaving the Lawson family?"
Sean chuckled softly at her words. "I've said it before that you're very smart."
"Where are you going?" Angeline asked instinctively.
Sean tightened his hand around Angeline's waist and pulled her closer. "Will you miss me?" he teased.
She placed her hands between them and expressed her concern. "When are you leaving? Does Mr. Lawson Senior know? Have you two discussed this?"
Sean revealed, "At Mr. Lawson Senior's birthday party this month, your identity as a Lawson family member will be announced. I'll leave after the party. Mr. Lawson Senior is aware of it."
"You can't go!" Angeline clutched Sean's shirt. "Lawson Global can't do without you right now. Besides… you have a stronger bond with Mr. Lawson Senior than I do! I can see that he cares a lot about you!"
Angeline suddenly remembered an incident from four years ago in Oceanford. She had overheard Sean talking on the phone with Robert about her being a true member of the Lawson family.
"Is it because of me? Do you feel that since I'm part of the Lawson family, you want to return the Lawson family to me? I've never wanted Lawson Global!" she hurriedly explained.
Seeing Angeline's anxious demeanor, Sean couldn't help but kiss her lips gently without delving deeper. "You've got it backward. I want to leave... That's why I'm returning the Lawson family and Lawson Global to you!"
Previously, Robert didn't accept Angeline's return to the Lawson family. Now, not only did Robert have Angeline, but he also had the company of his great-grandchildren, Xavier and Yasmine. Sean could finally leave with peace of mind, even eagerly.
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