Chapter 100

Calvin sat upright on the couch, his eyes half-closed, making it impossible to read his emotions. Seeing that he was resting, Serena instinctively lightened her steps. As she approached, Calvin seemed to sense her presence and slowly opened his eyes. Those aged, weathered eyes turned to her with deliberate slowness. "Serena, are you hurt?" Calvin asked. "Huh?" Serena was stunned. She had expected him to scold her for disrespecting her elders. She hadn't expected his first question to be of concern for her. Seeing her surprise, Calvin's gaze softened. "I heard that you've angered your father so much that he ended up in the hospital, but I also took the time to understand the full story. It was your father's decision to host a banquet. "Yet, without informing you beforehand, he expected you to entertain his guests. Then, during the meal, he publicly punished you under the excuse of your so-called disrespect. That was completely out of line. "A family's power should be used to pr