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Chapter 1631

"You're simply unreasonable." Grand Old Master Yorks raged on.

"Why should I reason with you? You devised a scheme and took away Shirley's innocence. You even caused Angel to fall into depression. It's only because of Jay that I refuse to fight you." Old Master Severe roared.

Chloe said coldly, "Don't you feel ashamed at all to blame us? You think I don't know that Angeline's illness is genetic? That she contracted it even when she was already in her mother's womb? Angeline is lucky Jay doesn't despise her, and you're here blaming us instead, saying that we're the ones who made her ill?"

Zayne, the demon who pampered his sister without limits, retorted, "Nonsense. Neither my dad, my mom, nor I have such illness. My sister is ill because you harmed her over and over again. You broke the couple and separated her from her children. Do you think she would have this illness if you hadn't made her life so miserable?"

Chloe looked at Zayne speechlessly. "Look at you, an adult man cursing like a fishwife on the streets. The Severes do know how to educate their kids, huh?"

Zayne was so furious that his lungs were about to

explode. He snarled, yelling, "Are you calling me a fishwife? I'm uneducated? Well, aren't you really educated then? You called my sister trash and scolded her for seducing your son. Why, it seems that the Yorks' upbringing is as great as the gods."

Old Master Severe did not expect that Chloe was such an unreasonable mother-in-law. When Zayne and Josephine first complained to him with righteous indignation, he thought they were exaggerating in order to defend Angeline, but now he realized that the accusations they made against Chloe were simply on point.

As a man who defended his own family members, Old Master Severe immediately served her with the same sauce by saying, "Hey, so this is Angeline's mother-in-law? Why is she sitting in a wheelchair? That's no different from trash. Oh my, what's with her face?

Why does she look so ghastly? C'mon, don't come out and scare other people."

Chloe was so furious that even her breathing was impeded. "You-"

Old Master Severe said, "What's wrong? Can't stand my criticism? Weren't you so full of yourself when you scolded my Angeline back then? I thought you were really capable and that's why you're so conceited, but it turns out you're just trash sitting in a wheelchair. Don't you feel ashamed calling my Angeline trash? Did you not look at yourself in the mirror and see how hideous you look before scolding her?"

Chloe was so furious that her heart clenched in pain.

"You..."

Grand Old Master Yorks rebuked Old Master Severe," That's too much, Scott."

Old Master Severe's voice rang out above Grand Old Master Yorks' voice. "What's wrong? You feel sorry for your daughter? Do you not know how to put yourself in my shoes when your daughter scolds my Angeline? You only know how precious your daughter is. Is that not the same for my Angeline?"

The argument between both families was getting more and more heated.

From fighting for Dawn to seeking justice for Angeline, neither family wanted to give in.

In the ward, Angeline curled up in Jay's arms and was eventually awakened by the din outside. She stuffed her fingers in her ears. Worried that she would push her fingers into her ears too hard and hurt herself, he gently took her hands away.

"I'll take you out of here, baby." Jay pulled up her sweater's hoodie over her head, then picked up his windbreaker to cover it on Angeline before walking outside while holding her in his arms. Angeline leaned limply against his neck, the clothes wrapping her palm-sized face firmly.

Jay opened the door of the ward and the dispute outside came to an abrupt end. Everyone raised their

head and looked at Jay-

Jay's body was engulfed in ice that was impossible to melt, freezing the air in the surroundings instantly. The cold was enough to freeze a person's bones.

"Jay," Chloe looked at him grievously and cried out,' Hurry up and return Angeline to the Severes. She's a noble little princess that we, the Yorks, can't afford to serve."

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Angeline quivered.

Old Master Severe said, "I now know how powerful your mother is, Jay. I've imparted all the worldly wisdom to Angeline but have never taught her the ways to deal with an evil mother-in-law. If you can't protect her, then return her to the Severes. Although we're not as powerful as the Areses or Yorks, I, Swallow City's richest man, can provide all the basic necessities for my granddaughter. I guarantee that." Jay could sense Angeline's anxiety and tightened his grip on her body, announcing domineeringly," Angeline is mine."

He swept his sinister gaze across the crowd, deterring all the aggressive gazes. Then, he stared at the crowd and announced, "I'm taking Angeline away from Imperial Capital."

Chloe was the first to roar. "What are you saying, Jay? You're leaving Imperial Capital? When are you coming back?"

Jay looked at Angeline from the corners of his eyes, his icy pupils turning gentle instantly. "I don't know. I'll let Angeline decide. If she comes back, then I'll follow her. If she doesn't, then I'll travel the world with her."

Old Master Severe was immensely pleased. "Jay, since you're willing to take up your responsibility to take care of Angeline, I will not make things difficult for you anymore. Go, I will leave Angeline in your hands." 1

Chloe processed Jay's words carefully. There was only one question in her mind: If Angeline died of depression, what would Jay's choice be?

However, she was not brave enough to question Jay in front of the Severes. In the end, Judy let out a heartbreaking cry because she could not bring herself to part with Jay for so long. "What if she dies?"

Jay felt as though he had fallen into an infinite hell when he heard what she said. Not even the harshest punishment in nine circles of hell could compare to the pain in his heart.

"I'll accompany her." He finished his sentence furiously and left while holding Angeline in his arms, not looking back at all.

Judy wailed her heart out.

Chloe was petrified.

A prideful woman like her, one who had never conceded defeat to anyone, was now like a dog without its master. As she stared at Jay's departing back, she wailed. "Don't go, Jay. Stay and I will promise not to make things difficult for her anymore.

I won't force you to take a second wife either."

Jay held Angeline in his arms and left with resolute steps.

Cole looked unblinkingly at Angeline who was lying in Jay's arms. Actually, with Jay's windbreaker over her, he could not see her at all. Even so, he continued to stare at Angeline, unable to bring himself to part with her...

This time, he could clearly feel a barrier between him and Angeline-a barrier that was as high as the mountains and vast as the seas. The slightest hope he had all came to naught.

In the end, what was left was his blessing for Angeline. 'You must get well soon, Angeline.'

Old Master Severe harrumphed and teased Chloe, saying, "Are you happy now? You've driven your own son away, driven my granddaughter away, and turned yourself into a loner. Are you happy now?" Chloe slumped in the wheelchair, looking as though she had aged ten years.

"What did my son owe Angeline in the last life to warrant such torture that she's twisting my son around her little finger like that?" Chloe was heartbroken.

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Grand Old Master Yorks said indignantly, "Stop it, all of you. Jay has already taken Angeline away. You can quarrel all you want but that still won't change anything."

Old Master Severe glanced at the gloomy-looking Chloe and rubbed salt in her wound. "Yeah, I hope they won't come back anymore and enjoy the rest of their lives together." Chloe glared bitterly at Old Master Severe. "Why won't Angeline just die?"

Old Master Severe was so furious that he could feel his organs being set ablaze. He roared, "If Angeline is dead, your son won't come home alive either!"

Chloe hated Angeline's guts, but she needed to admit a fact: Angeline was the apple of Jay's eyes, and Jay could give up everything for her-including his mother.

If Angeline was dead, Jay might be a goner too.

Therefore, for Jay's sake, Chloe had no choice but to go against her will and give Angeline her blessing, hoping that she would live a very long time.

At the thought of this, Chloe felt immensely aggrieved.

Now that Angeline and Jay's problems had come to an

end, the two families began another round of debate to fight for the child's guardianship.

"The child must come with us," Grand Old Master Yorks said.

"You can try raising your pillow tonight and see if you'll have this dream." Old Master Severe refused to give in.

Grayson stepped in to stop them, saying, "Stop fighting. Grand Asia Hospital will hand the child over to his direct relative. If you want the child, then prepare relevant certificates before the child is discharged from the hospital. Otherwise, no one is allowed to rob the child away."

Grand Old Master Yorks looked at Cole. "What does he mean by that?"

Cole shrugged and said in a casual, carefree manner," Maybe he wants me to show proof that I'm the biological father?"

"Where's your identity card?" Grand Old Master Yorks asked.

Old Master Severe ridiculed, saying, "Chief Yorks, an identity card can only prove your grandson's identity but not his and Dawn's relationship."

Grand Old Master Yorks' expression sank. "I know what you're thinking of. You're cunning. You're trying to get Cole to marry Shirley, aren't you? Listen, Angeline alone is enough to cause chaos in the Yorks. We're terrified of accepting another daughter from the

Severes."

Old Master Severe was so furious that he laughed aloud. "Do you think I want my granddaughter to marry into a feudal and backward family in the mountainous region? Say, Chief Yorks, you can lead a powerful army but can't manage your family because of your backward and outdated thinking. If you don't change your old and traditional thinking, then the Yorks will soon fall apart..."

Grand Old Master Yorks glared furiously at Old Master Severe. "What nonsense..."

Old Master Severe wanted to retreat and said, "I won't quarrel with you. Go back and reflect on my words. Just think about it, is it really Angeline's fault that a filial son like Jay refuses to stay with the Yorks? Is it really Angelina who instigated the two other Yorks' daughters-in-law to leave together?"

Having said that, Old Master Severe led Zayne and Josephine away.

Jay took Angelina back to Carefree Garden. He decided to meet Jenson before leaving Imperial Capital.

Jenson returned to Carefree Garden with great haste and opened the security door. He saw Daddy sitting on the couch holding Mommy in his arms, the forlorn look in Daddy's eyes that was never there before, and the weary and battered air that shrouded him. From Daddy's crimson eyes, he could tell that he had cried.

"You're back?" Jay's voice had never sounded so hoarse.

Jenson's gaze fell on Mommy, and when he saw the bony hand hanging out of the blanket, his eyes glinted with tears.

"What's wrong with Mommy?" Jenson asked, choking.

"As you can see, Mommy is sick. It's very serious. I'm going to take Mommy away from Imperial Capital to her favorite place," Jay said.

Jenson did not know how he managed to approach Mommy. Angelina's emaciated body broke Jenson's heart immensely. Jenson's heart clenched tightly, especially after seeing Angelina's dreary and fuzzy eyes. She looked as if she was disassociated from the world.

Mommy seemed to be in a trance, looking nothing like a normal person at all. She could not even recognize him.

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"Okay," Jenson clenched his fists and answered Jay with a heavy heart.

"When are you leaving, Daddy?"

Jay replied, "I'll leave after talking to you."

Jenson was stunned. Realizing that he was about to be separated from his beloved daddy and mommy, he turned gloomy.

"I'm sorry, Jens. Daddy and Mommy can't stay and take care of you anymore," Jay said guiltily.

Jenson shook his head. Daddy must have been in a lot of pain and faced a dilemma when he made this decision too.

"Don't worry about us, Daddy. I'll take care of all the sisters and manage Grand Asia well. I'll await your return," Jenson said.

Jay felt sorry for Jenson. This child had to bear all the responsibilities and burdens of the family at such a young age. He had long lost his innocence by now.

"Thank you, Jens."

"This is my responsibility as their brother, Daddy."

Although they were triplets, Jenson was relatively mature in comparison. When compared to Baby Zetty,

who only thought about love all day long, it actually seemed like there was a generation gap between them.

"Make sure Baby Zetty doesn't start dating too early."

"Yes, Daddy."

"Make sure Baby Robbie doesn't mess around with girls."

"Yes, Daddy."

"As for the other sisters, make sure they study hard because they can only broaden their horizons and open up a whole new world by reading more books. Help them to leave their old ways completely." "I'll urge them."

Jay nodded in relief.

In the afternoon, Grayson drove a low-key luxury motorhome over. Jay carried Angeline into the RV.

Jenson and Grayson personally lifted the luggage Jay had packed into the RV.

Jay set Angeline down in the front passenger seat, whereas he himself took on the role of the driver. The RV's engine revved up without warning and drove off with a swoosh.

Jenson's gaze followed the RV until it disappeared from his line of vision completely. His mesmerizing face turned cold abruptly.

"Chloe did this to my mommy, right?" Jenson asked between clenched teeth.

Grayson felt the eerie and terrifying aura flowing out of Jenson's body. He knew this kid could be much colder and ruthless than Jay.

"She's your grandmother, Jens. Your daddy's mother." Grayson feared that Jens would use extreme methods to punish Chloe and cause new disputes to arise. That might not be the result that Jay was hoping to see.

Jenson handed Grayson a death stare... How dare he intercede for Chloe?

"My daddy wanted to tear her into pieces a long time ago but decided against it because of their mother and son relationship. He attaches great importance to image, but image has always meant nothing to me."

Grayson was so terrified that he broke out in a cold sweat. "What are you planning to do, Young Master?"

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Jenson put his hands in his trouser pockets and said coolly, "I'll make her pay back for the pain she inflicted on my mommy by tenfold."

Grayson feared for Chloe's safety.

The rental house.

When the doorbell rang, Shirley and Mrs. Yorks exchanged glances with each other. Even though they knew that Angeline was not coming back anymore after getting taken away by Jay, they still opened the door excitedly.

Outside the door, Old Master Severe, Mr. Severe, and Lady Severe stood outside. Mrs. Yorks was struck dumb. "You are?"

Lady Severe grinned from ear to ear, saying, "I'm Shirley's mother. I'm here to take my daughter home."

Shirley walked out in tears, then with a thump, she dropped to the ground in front of Grand Old Master Severe. She cried out, "Grandpa, Father, Mother, it's my fault for not taking care of Little Angeline properly I've failed you."

Knowing that Shirley was not of the Severes' bloodline, Mrs. Yorks felt sorry for her when she saw how obsequiously she behaved in front of the Severes'

elders.

She was about to step forward and help Shirley up when Lady Severe was one step ahead of her in helping Shirley up. She rebuked Shirley in a soft and gentle voice, "Silly child, you just gave birth. Don't cry, i t won't be good for your eyes."

Old Master Severe was moved to tears, saying, "Don't blame yourself, Shirley. I heard how you protected Angeline from the assault. The Severes are the ones who should be sorry. I'll take you home right now. From now on, you and Dawn will stay in the Severes' residence. Whether you want to get married or not is entirely up to you. I'll teach you how to manage a company so that you can join the Severes' company and help me out."

Mrs. Yorks looked at Old Master Severe in astonishment, shocked by the old man's broadmindedness. Even though Shirley was not the Severes ' direct descendant, they still regarded her as one of their own. Shirley nodded. "Okay."

Now that Shirley had found a home, Mrs. Yorks was both happy for her but also felt lonely and forlorn at the same time.

Now that Angeline and Shirley were gone, she was destined to wander out there all alone.

Lady Severe was a thoughtful woman. She took Mrs. Yorks' hand and said fondly, "Thank you for taking care of my daughters during this period of time, Sis Crystal. If you don't mind, come back to Swallow City with us. Shirley is still weak and I can't take care of her and Dawn myself. It would be great if you could lend me a hand."

Mrs. Yorks rejoiced at once. "Oh my, I'll be so happy if you're willing to take me in and even let me take care o f Little Dawn."

Shirley took Lady Severe and Mrs. Yorks' hands while grinning from ear to ear.

Three days later, Little Dawn was discharged from the hospital.

When the Severes received news from the hospital, they rushed over. However, the Yorks had already been waiting in the hospital since a long time ago. They were blocking the door of the ward completely. The Severes' arrival turned the air stagnant. Grand Old Master Yorks announced domineeringly, "Scott

Severe, what are you doing here when Dawn shares no blood relationship with the Severes at all?"

Scott retorted, "You must be illiterate, Chief Yorks.

Shirley is my daughter. Her name is written in black and white on the Severes' family register. When we take Dawn home, Dawn's name will also be recorded in our family register. I know you're envious of me because the Severes are prospering, whereas the Yorks' numbers are declining. Sadly, this isn't something you can be envious of. Well, blame the Yorks for being ignorant and driving your daughters-in-law and

grandson out. Hahaha!"

Grand Old Master Yorks snorted and beckoned to the bodyguards standing behind him. They all rushed up to him. Each of those bodyguards looked strong and bulky. They were most probably well-trained thugs from the Yorks' side.

Old Master Severe said, "Oh wow, I'm terrified. Don't forget that you're in Imperial Capital, Grand Old Master Yorks. The mighty dragon is no match for the native serpent. Zayne!"

As soon as he said those words, Zayne swaggered in from outside while followed by a group of bodyguards.

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Jenson put his hands in his trouser pockets and said coolly, "I'll make her pay back for the pain she inflicted on my mommy by tenfold."

Grayson feared for Chloe's safety.

The rental house.

Outside the door, Old Master Severe, Mr. Severe, and Lady Severe stood outside. Mrs. Yorks was struck dumb. "You are?"

Lady Severe grinned from ear to ear, saying, "I'm Shirley's mother. I'm here to take my daughter home."

Knowing that Shirley was not of the Severes' bloodline, Mrs. Yorks felt sorry for her when she saw how obsequiously she behaved in front of the Severes'

elders.

Now that Shirley had found a home, Mrs. Yorks was both happy for her but also felt lonely and forlorn at the same time.

Now that Angeline and Shirley were gone, she was destined to wander out there all alone.

Mrs. Yorks rejoiced at once. "Oh my, I'll be so happy if you're willing to take me in and even let me take care o f Little Dawn."

Shirley took Lady Severe and Mrs. Yorks' hands while grinning from ear to ear.

Three days later, Little Dawn was discharged from the hospital.

Severe, what are you doing here when Dawn shares no blood relationship with the Severes at all?"

Scott retorted, "You must be illiterate, Chief Yorks.

grandson out. Hahaha!"

Old Master Severe said, "Oh wow, I'm terrified. Don't forget that you're in Imperial Capital, Grand Old Master Yorks. The mighty dragon is no match for the native serpent. Zayne!"

As soon as he said those words, Zayne swaggered in from outside while followed by a group of bodyguards.

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Mrs. Yorks snatched the child over without warning and said, "Alright, that's enough. Now that you've met the child, you should probably leave."

Looking slightly reluctant to part with Dawn, Cole licked his lips and said in a half-joking manner," Mom, why don't we take Dawn back to Yorks Stronghold so you won't feel so lonely when you go back?" As soon as he finished his sentence, he saw the three women glaring at him with intense resentment. Their gazes seemed to say, 'You can keep dreaming.'

Cole patted his mouth. He had no idea why he suddenly said those words either. In fact, now that he thought about it, he did not want his mother to return to Yorks Stronghold and lead a dull, insipid life. If that was the case, was he subconsciously hoping that Dawn would go back to Yorks Stronghold with him?

Mrs. Yorks snatched the child over and said, "If you want Dawn to go back to the Yorks, sure, get down on one knee and propose to Shirley then. If Shirley agrees to marry you, we'll go back with you." Cole glanced at Shirley. She looked really pale. Many women who had just given birth would gain weight, but she was scrawnier than before. Shirley looked

even more beautiful after she lost weight.

Cole extended his heartfelt thanks. "Thank you, Shirley."

Shirley let out a wry smile. She knew why he was thanking her. He was probably thanking her because she had never used the child to threaten him to take responsibility.

"This is my choice," Shirley said.

Whether it was the decision to protect Angeline or the decision to keep Dawn, they were all done out of her own free will.

When they walked out of the ward, the Yorks and Severes eyed the child like a tiger watching its prey.

"Give us the baby, honey," Spencer said.

Old Master Severe said, "No one is taking the child away today."

A war was about to break out. Just then, the elevator door in the corridor suddenly opened. A long and tall figure walked out from it.

It was Jenson. He was wearing a black suit, looking like a cold and charming man with no worldly desires -just like a copy of Jay.

Walking behind him were Grayson, Finn, Tempest, and Storm. The four young men wore sunglasses and the same type of suits. They each stuck one hand in their trouser pockets, looking extremely cool. The corridor fell silent immediately.

Jenson walked up to Grand Old Master Yorks and Old Master Severe. There was no warmth on his sinister yet charming face. It was as if he was not facing his elders but two strangers whom he had never me before.

"Jens, this has nothing to do with you. You don't have to come forward yourself," Grand Old Master Yorks said.

Old Master Severe also said, "Yeah, we shouldn't let a child worry about our affairs. Back off, Jens."

"Who said you can raise a ruckus in Grand Asia?" Jenson asked coldly.

Old Master Severe and Grand Old Master Yorks were stunned. Was this how Jenson should talk to his relatives?

Chloe reprimanded Jenson, "How can you talk to your elders like that, Jens?"

Jenson shifted his gaze to Chloe, and his eyes froze into ice at once. "Elders? My elders are giving me trouble, so don't you, the elders, feel embarrassed at all to consider yourselves elders?"

Chloe's almond eyes widened. Never in a million years did she expect Jenson to treat her with such indifference. It was as if she was his enemy.

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She then convinced herself that the child was probably so cold to everyone because he had bad social skills since he was a child. She was probably overthinking it. The next moment, however, her fluke mentality was shattered by Jenson.

Jenson continued, "Thanks to you, my daddy and mommy are gone. They've left everything behind. I'm now Grand Asia's president, and I'm not as magnanimous as my daddy. He likes to hold in his anger and dissatisfaction, lighting up other people's lives and consuming himself like a candle. I, on the other hand, like to vent my anger and dissatisfaction, burning others to illuminate myself. If anyone makes me unhappy, then I will make them unhappier."

When he said those words, his voice was cold enough to freeze a cow to death. Furthermore, his cold and sinister gaze was locked only on Chloe's face.

It was clear that those words were directed at Chloe.

Until now, Chloe still felt as though she was in a trance or a dream. She continued to wear an incredulous expression. "Are you going against us, Jens?"

Grand Old Master Yorks was so angry with Jenson that he felt his heart clenching in pain. He had lost Jay and did not want to lose his outstanding little great-grandson this time. However, Jenson's hostility toward them had left him apprehensive.

"I understand, Jens. Okay, we won't make things difficult for you anymore. We'll go," Grand Old Master Yorks said.

Chloe refused to take it lying down. "How can you give up so easily, Dad? Do you think a brat like Jens can stop the Tiger and Wolf Armies?"

Having said that, Chloe motioned at their bodyguards. "Grab the child."

Blood drained from Mrs. Yorks and Shirley's faces. They held the child tightly in their arms. Mrs. Yorks was so furious that she chided Chloe, "You're a lunatic!"

Jenson beckoned to Grayson and the rest. With gritted teeth, he said viciously, "Beat them to death. We're in a hospital, so they won't die. Best if you can beat them to the point where they will be bound to the bed for a very long time."

Chloe and Grand Old Master Yorks were stunned by Jenson's ruthlessness. After all, this was something Jay would never do.

Fortunately, Grand Old Master Yorks still retained a bit of sanity. He roared to withdraw his bodyguards, saying, "Step back."

Chloe was about to say something when Grand Old Master Yorks rebuked her, "That's enough. You've broken Jay's heart, are you trying to break Jenson's heart too?"

Having said that, Grand Old Master Yorks turned around and led the Yorks away.

Before Chloe and the rest left, they heard Jenson calling out in a gentle voice, "Grandma, Grandpa Severe..."

Chloe's face was twisted with anger. "I knew it. This brat is targeting us on purpose."

Grand Old Master Yorks looked at his daughter, and a hint of helplessness filled his eyes.

"Have you ever thought about why Jenson is so cold to us?" After getting in the car, Grand Old Master Yorks asked Chloe in a calm tone.

Chloe replied, "Angeline must have told her children to treat the Severes kinder and the Yorks colder."

Grand Old Master Yorks corrected her, saying, "You're wrong. Jenson respected me very much back then. The reason why he hates us so much right now is that we've hurt his parents. Have you seen a child in this world who wouldn't defend his parents?"

A hint of guilt flashed across Chloe's face, but it was only for a fleeting moment.

Grand Old Master Yorks sighed and let out a bitter smile. "I love and indulge you too much, Chloe. I chose to turn a blind eye even though I know you're in the wrong for the way you're treating Angeline. I thought showing favoritism to my daughter was a way of manifesting my fatherly love and that it would be harmless, but I was so wrong. I've let Angeline down, let Jay down, and let Jenson down. Chloe, in order to fulfill your stubborn desires, I lost all the Yorks' daughters-in-law, my grandson, and my great-grandson. I have nothing more to lose now. You should probably tone down from now on."

Chloe was astounded. What did Dad mean by that? Did he not want to be her guardian angel anymore?

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Grand Old Master Yorks, the former hero, had failed completely when it came to managing his own family. As if he was experiencing the vicissitudes of life, his hale and hearty body suddenly swayed unsteadily.

Chloe felt wronged and muttered, "I admit that I'm a little bit selfish, Dad, but my prejudices against Angelina stem from my love for Jay. I just want the best for Jay. I don't want him to be dragged down by Angelina."

Grand Old Master Yorks sighed. "Yeah, we think that breaking up Jay and Angelina is a way of showing Jay we love him, but as the saying goes, one man's meat is another man's poison. When we tried doing this, not only did we not bring a trace of happiness to Jay, but we have instead brought pain and agony to him. It's time we stop, Chloe."

Chloe was disappointed. "What's there to stop? He has already taken Angelina away. Who knows when they will be back again?"

Cole rarely saw his aunt looking so crestfallen. Not only did he show no sympathy and compassion for her, but he even gloated. "Didn't you hear what Brother Jay said before he left? Whether he comes back or not is up to Angelina. Do you think Angelina wants to

come back after how you've been treating her? Therefore, I think Brother Jay will never come back. Don't expect to see him anymore."

Chloe was hit so hard by this fact that she struggled to breathe. She clutched her aching heart and scolded Cole, "You like Angeline, that's why you keep helping her and going against us all the time!" Cole said, "Hey, I'm innocent. I'm only speaking the truth. It's true that Brother Jay isn't coming back anymore. Why else would Jens hate you so much, then?"

He repeatedly emphasized that Jay was not going to come back anymore, and that was tantamount to trampling repeatedly on their already torn hearts.

Spencer could not stand his son's playful banter with Grand Old Master Yorks and Chloe. He chided him," Instead of worrying about whether your cousin will come back or not, why don't you start worrying about whether your son will come back or not?"

Cole shrugged, looking unaffected and nonchalant. "I won't fight Shirley to get my son back. It's better for my son to stay with his mother than with his father."

Spencer was dumbfounded. "Are you trying to find an excuse to run away from your responsibility?"

Cole said indignantly, "Don't gauge the heart of a gentleman with your own mean measures. I'm not an irresponsible man."

He immediately found an excuse and said, "Look at the three Areses siblings. Because Jens grew up with Jay, he lost his innocence as a child and has been reticent and uncommunicative since young. In comparison, Baby Zetty and Baby Robbie who grew up with their mother are more cheerful."

Grand Old Master Yorks tried to reason with him." Dawn will grow up one day, Cole. He will be disappointed and may even resent you when he learns that his father doesn't even care about him even though he's alive."

Cole said, "I don't think Shirley will tell him who his daddy is."

Grand Old Master Yorks said, "Just because the child doesn't know who you are, do you think you can then act as though he doesn't exist?"

For some reason, Cole suddenly recalled the scene of when he held the child in the hospital. The picture of Little Dawn's smile when he pursed his lips at him lingered in his mind. What an adorable child. He was suddenly a little unsure. Could he really pretend like his son did not exist?

When Grand Old Master Yorks and the rest returned to Tourmaline Estate, Grand Old Master Ares had been waiting for them for a long time now. Upon seeing Grand Old Master Yorks climbing out of the car with his head hung low, Grand Old Master Ares wheeled his wheelchair over to greet him.

"What's wrong? You didn't manage to get Dawn?"

Grand Old Master Ares asked the obvious.

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Grand Old Master Yorks waved his hand at him, his complexion a little gloomy. "Don't mention it. Scott refuses to hand the child over no matter what. I don't understand. Dawn has nothing to do with the Severes, so why is he even fighting with us?"

Grand Old Master Ares laughed. "He's fighting for justice."

The two strolled along Tourmaline Estate's broad path. Grand Old Master Yorks was extremely downcast. "Do you think that I've failed as a human being too, Dylan?"

Grand Old Master Ares said modestly, "How can I comment on you, Chief Yorks?"

Grand Old Master Yorks said, "Stop being so mysterious. Go on, I'm listening."

Grand Old Master Ares sighed. "Since you want me to say it, then I'll say a few words. Chief Yorks, you're not to be blamed for indulging your daughter, but you've failed to think in other people's shoes. Think about it, you love your daughter and don't want to upset her, hence you support all her wrongdoings blindly. Has it not crossed your mind that Angelina is also the apple of the Severes' eye as well as Jay's little princess? You can't stand it when Chloe is hurt, but you think the

Severes and Jay can stand it when Angeline is hurt?"

Grand Old Master Yorks sighed inwardly, ashamed of his actions. "I know I was wrong. It's because of my indulgence for my daughter that I've let the Yorks' daughters-in-law down, let Jay down, and let Jens down. The gains I have simply cannot make up for the losses. If I can go back in time, I would stop Chloe from committing all those unforgivable mistakes..."

Grand Old Master Ares patted the back of Grand Old Master Yorks' hand and comforted him. "Don't lose hope. Stay in Tourmaline Estate with me and wait for Jay and Angeline to come home."

Grand Old Master Yorks' eyes were filled with a trace o f longing. "Will they come back?"

Grand Old Master Ares said with confidence, "Jay may not want to come back, but I know that Angeline definitely will."

Grand Old Master Yorks was a little puzzled. Grand Old Master Ares explained, "You only see the most ordinary side of Angeline but not her extraordinary qualities. Love is, for her, tolerance and acceptance- not destruction. She loves Jay and will make sure Jay doesn't separate from his family members."

Grand Old Master Yorks was astounded. After a while, he said, "If Angeline really comes back, then the Yorks will definitely repent and seek her forgiveness sincerely."

Grand Old Master Ares said, "All I'm hoping right now is that the couple can fight the illness together and hopefully return to our side soon. I'm old now. I really don't have much time left."

Grand Old Master Yorks looked despondently at Grand Old Master Ares while feeling a sense of guilt. At this moment, he wished for one thing only-for Angeline to fight the illness and come home soon.

On the other side.

Jay brought Angeline to the places they had been to when they were just children to relive their memories. As Angeline was too weak, Jay chose to settle in Cloud City-a place where the climate felt like spring all year round.

He bought an elegant yet tiny courtyard house so Angeline could get some sun when she was in the courtyard.

Now that they had settled down, they were supposed to have a pleasant time together, but Jay's heart was shrouded in a haze. Angeline's alienation gave him a false perception that she had given up on him, and this recognition hit Jay so hard that it left him feeling slightly discouraged.

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