Chapter 234

The next morning, just as Sebastian was done tidying himself, his father's call came through. Maurice had changed his mind. He would go alone to the Summers family, bringing lavish gifts to apologize. Sebastian was told not to come along and make things worse. When Sebastian tried to argue, he was given another lecture and was left with no choice but to obey. Meanwhile, Maurice inspected the car that the butler had already loaded with gifts. Still dissatisfied, he added several treasures from his own private safe. "That should be enough. Hopefully, my in-laws will at least consider the gesture and not throw me straight out of the door." With a heavy heart, he climbed into the car and set off for Summers Manor. … At Summers Manor, Julia had just finished breakfast with her parents when the housekeeper came to announce Maurice's arrival, bearing gifts. Matthew snorted coldly, his discontent plain. "He's finally showing his face." He clearly held a grudge over Maurice's prolonged