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This statement completely distanced Aria from the Saxon family .
“ Grandpa , Aria is also a member of the Saxon family ! ” Caleb’s face darkened as he coldly stared at Nathan . “ What did you do ? Why did Aria hit you ? ”
Upon learning it was Aria who hit Nathan , Silvia stopped crying , as Aria wasn’t the type to act out without reason .
“ Nathan , what did you do ? ” she asked , too .
Under the watchful eyes of everyone , Nathan felt immense pressure and suddenly regretted taking leave .
Friends were easy to fool , but family wasn’t .
He glanced sideways and mumbled , “ It was … ”
“ What ? ” No one understood what he said .
Nathan looked pleadingly at his mother , but Zoe just snorted and ignored him .
Meanwhile , Caleb shot him a cold glare , adding , “ Did you start it ? ”
Nathan was stunned , his eyes involuntarily widening . “ Talk about a true brother ! He could hear me clearly ?! ”
Seeing his expression , Caleb understood everything . “ Nathan , you actually slapped your sister ? ”
Nathan didn’t think he was wrong and retorted stubbornly , “ I didn’t do it on purpose . I just lightly tapped her face , but she slapped me hard . ”
“ Are you sure it was just a light tap ? ” Caleb pressed .
As he recalled the crisp sound of the slap , Nathan deflated as he murmured weakly , “ It wasn’t that light , but I really didn’t mean it . ”
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Silvia’s eyes carried a hint of knowing . “ Even though it wasn’t on purpose , you still hit her . Nathan , that slap you got was totally deserved . ”
“ I know , so I didn’t blame her . ” Caleb’s tone was eerily calm .
“ You still want to blame her ? ” Caleb spoke coldly .
“ Since Nathan didn’t mean it , she shouldn’t have used so much force .. We’re a family , not enemies , ” Joseph chimed in .
Luke nodded in agreement . “ Exactly . Zoe even went to apologize personally , yet she still refused to come back . Does she expect Dad to coax her in person ? ”
“ If she doesn’t want to come back , then forget it . Do I lack just one granddaughter ? I warn you all : no one is allowed to grovel and beg her to return . The backbone of the Saxon family must never bend because of an unruly youngster ! ” Joseph snapped .
Listening to them quietly , Zoe clenched her fists , the desire to leave the Saxon family brewing in her mind for the first time .
It was clear they had wronged her daughter , yet in the old man’s eyes , asking for forgiveness from their own family was a shameful act .
They never treated Aria as one of their own .
Only now did Zoe understand why Aria had distanced herself from them .
It wasn’t because of her cold personality or their favoritism toward Silvia .
It was because this family never intended to accept her .
The memories stabbed her heart like a dagger , filling Zoe with regret .
Joseph had a stern face .
The atmosphere was heavy ; only Luke acted like an outsider , even humming a tune in a good mood .
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Joseph shot him a cold look , snapping , “ And you , get your woman back soon , or pack your bags and leave ! ”
Luke muttered something unwillingly and went out . He and his wife were forced into an arranged marriage , neither of them willing at first , so living apart was common , but his father would force him to bring her back every time .
Just as Joseph was about to go upstairs , the butler hurried in , reporting , “ Sir , Mr. Bartholomew Gibson is here , along with the Marshall couple . ”
Delilah had spent the night in jail , so it was normal for the Marshall couple to come plead for her . But what was Bartholomew doing here ?
Confused , Joseph sat in the main seat on the sofa . “ Zoe , take Silvial upstairs . ”
Zoe was stunned , frowning . “ Dad , you’re not going to let that Marshall girl off the hook , are you ? ”
If it weren’t for that girl’s lies , she wouldn’t have had a misunderstanding
with Aria .
With her around , no one could ever let Delilah off .
I have my reasons , take Silvia upstairs ! ” Joseph’s voice was full of authority .
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