Cameron and Colleen insisted on exposing the matter. Anxiously, Michelle's father turned to Randall for help. "Randall!"
"We have been friends for so long. Please, don't let them do it. Save some face for us."
Randall shook his hand indifferently. "Your daughter didn't care about our reputation when she asked Dominic to make trouble in where Colleen and I work. So, I don't think there is anything wrong with Cameron's decision."
Michelle's father couldn't say anything. Randall then continued, "Michelle is your daughter. Her mistake is partially your fault. You failed to teach her well. Therefore, you should face the music."
His words had made his attitude clear. He approved Cameron's idea of exposing the matter.
The Dausters were determined. Perhaps because of that, or because of the consequences, Michelle's mother couldn't take it anymore, she let out a scream and passed out, her hand covering her chest.
The living room fell into chaos. In the end, Michelle's mother was taken away by the ambulance. Michelle went to the hospital with her father too.
Colleen stood in the living room, feeling empty. She couldn't believe what had happened this night. Meanwhile, Randall stayed beside taking care of her. He talked with her and brought her water once in a while.
Cameron went to the kitchen and prepared some simple dishes. After it was done, he called his parents to the dining room to finish the meal.
Colleen looked at the dishes. They were nice. Then she looked at his son. He was calm. She wanted to speak but failed to do so. She didn't know where to start.
Cameron understood his mother, so he started the conversation by saying, "I know you feel bad for having slapped me. But I don't mind it. So don't be sad. We shall treat it as if it never happened."
Colleen's eyes became red when she saw her son being so considerate. She sobbed, saying, "I am sorry."
She had never hit Cameron. He had been the best child since he was young. Compared to other parents, Colleen and Randall never needed to worry much about Cameron. They had always been proud of their son.
Cameron was very mature. He knew what was right and what was wrong. He didn't need his parents to teach him.
The slap must have been harsh for him, and it broke Colleen's heart too. She couldn't be more regretful. She was out of her mind. She felt humiliated by Dominic's accusation. That was probably the reason she lost control of herself and slapped Cameron.
"Since Cameron forgave you, everything is alright! Stop thinking about it," said Randall, coaxing his wife.
Cameron served food on Colleen's plate, showing his forgiveness with his action. Colleen tried the food in tears.
A short while after, Colleen said, "How about inviting Nina home for dinner? I'll cook, and apologize to her."
Colleen wanted to show her acceptance of Nina through action.
After the series of shocks, everything became clear to Colleen. She should trust his son. He wouldn't choose the wrong person.
After all, he had never made the wrong choice ever since he was a child. They never needed to worry about him.
She should have believed in her son that the girl he chose was a good person.
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