Evening lights glowed across the city. Inside the Cole Estate, it was dinner time, yet the atmosphere was heavy.
Charles sat at the center of the living room. The second and third branches sat on either side. The younger generation remained silent.
Richard sat opposite the old patriarch, his expression cold and imposing. Only when Adrian recounted the whole story did he realize that, before his return, Noah, Ryan, and the others had each taken their turn criticizing Serena.
Emily had even told her to leave the house. He, unaware of the full story, first reprimanded her for going to the Moore family and then told her to give up her room. No wonder she was so disappointed. No wonder she chose to leave. As a father, he had failed.
"Richard, this was all because Emily didn't know better,"
