Female NovelChapter 2199 “Impressive acting skill, young man! ‘And what about Peter and Lina? You're not usually this attentive! Mark's hands trembled noticeably as he lit another cigarette, the tension in the room thickening.
Edwin completed cleaning up the shards and wiped his hands with a tissue, maintaining his composure as he explained, “Uncle Peter is growing old. I simply had his well-being in mind.” Mark's eyes narrowed, a sneer crossing his face.
“That excuse might work on your mother, but it won't fool me. You're too young to think you can outsmart me, Edwin!” Mark retorted, his doubt unshaken.
He took a couple of harsh drags from his cigarette, and then finally broached the real issue, his voice low and grave.
“Alright, then, let's hear it! What's the truth about your relationship with Laura?” Edwin's jaw clenched.Contents belong to NovelDrama.Org
Edwin remained silent, neither confirming nor denying the issue.
Mark, overwhelmed by anger and a need to release his frustration, found himself without an outlet for his emotions. He pointed accusingly at his son, unable to find words in his overwhelming fury.
Edwin, still silent, offered a cup of tea.
Although Mark felt an intense urge to lash out, he managed to control himself, deciding against any dramatic actions that might alarm Cecilia.
In a subdued tone, Mark pressed further, his voice tinged with insistence, “Tell me what happened.” Edwin gazed downward.
‘After a moment of silence, Edwin spoke in a hushed tone.
“It was what it was, but we've gone our separate ways now.” Mark remained silent.
He smoked in contemplation until the cigarette was nearly extinguished, and then forcefully crushed it out. Pointing at his son, he struggled to contain himself before finally uttering, “You scoundrel!” Being a perceptive man, he didn't require all the particulars to discern the essence of the situation.
In a solemn tone, Edwin offered simple but heartfelt words.
Mark didn't respond. Instead, he stood up and walked out, pausing at the door, his unfinished sentence hanging in the air.
“You... are not allowed to leave the house!”