Caroline nodded. As his wife, she had to stand by Eric. Without her, it seemed unlikely that anyone would believe him. They were quickly discharged from the hospital and returned to Kevin Connor's home. Kevin Connor's mansion was nestled in an idyllic spot by the mountains and waterside, and its design exuded a meticulous opulence that screamed wealth. However, it still didn't quite match the grandeur of Eric's estate. It appeared that Eric's mother had considerably more financial clout than Kevin Connor. Upon their arrival, Eric escorted Caroline inside. Kevin Connor descended from upstairs and, spotting a smile on his son's face, pitched into him right away. "You have the nerve to smile? You have dragged our family name through the mud!" Approaching fifty, Kevin Connor

