Chapter 90 Claiming Again

I heard Dominic Hawthorne press the elevator button again. Moments later, the elevator arrived. He stepped inside. After the doors closed and a moment passed, I waited until I was sure he was gone before turning to Zachary Hawthorne to apologize. "Big brother Zachary, I'm sorry he lashed out at you because of me." "It's fine," Zachary replied. I looked up at him. Through his clear lenses, he met my gaze with gentle eyes. He seemed to notice the glimmer of tears in my eyes, and his voice softened. "Dominic might truly care about you—that's why he lost control. At least, in all my years with the Hawthorne family, I've never seen him act this way toward anyone." "Not at all," I said with a bitter smile, shaking my head. "In the Hawthorne family, he's always gotten whatever he wanted. No one ever refuses him, no one ever defies him." "Not just him—everyone in the family is like that. After all, being born into such a world..." As Zachary spoke, his lashes dipped slightly. I could see the s