Chapter 42 A Final Spark

"Caleb!" Violet stepped forward, positioning herself between Heaven Leach and Caleb Leach, her cold, furious eyes fixed on Heaven. Heaven glared at his defiant children, regretting ever fathering them. Caleb placed a steady hand on Violet's shoulder. "I've got this, Violet." She nodded. "Okay," then stepped behind him. Caleb took a deep breath, his gaze sharp and determined as he faced Heaven Leach. "Now I finally see it—you never treated me or Violet as your children. We were just tools for profit. Useful when we served your interests, discarded when we didn't. Back at the hospital, you severed ties with us. Well, I'm taking Violet away. Don't ever try to use us again." Furious, Heaven raised his hand to strike. This time, Caleb raised his arm—blocking the slap. "I was born from you, yes. But I'm also my own person. You have no right to hit me." "You disobedient wretch! That's all you are!" Heaven snarled. "Caleb, don't waste your time on him. Let's go," Violet urged. Caleb nodded. "A