Chapter 2578

"Why say such hurtful things when Thalia is already vulnerable and sensitive? Besides, she doesn't really think it's your fault. She's just upset," Claudia reasoned. "Even I, her sister, don't hold it against her. You're our father, so you should be even more understanding." Henry looked at his sensible, understanding elder daughter and patted her hand. "It's all my fault. I not only failed to raise her properly, but she also caused trouble for you. I've made up my mind this time. Don't try to persuade me anymore. It's because we indulged her too much that she became so stubborn and caused all these troubles. We have to let her face some hardships; only then would she know how lucky she was in the past." "Are you not worried, Dad? Thalia is a girl, and she'll go to her friends. You said so yourself that those delinquents are not to be trusted. What if they take Thalia to some sketchy place? Dad, I can see you're not feeling, so you should rest at home. I'll ask my friends to go with