Chapter 131

"In your eyes, looks like we're just two completely useless old folks, huh? Getting married and only telling us the day before? Impressive. Really, just amazing parenting we've done." Oliver's face had gone pale from anger, his voice even shaking. The disappointment hit like a punch to the gut-no words could really do it justice. It was the kind of hurt that went bone deep. Hearing her father's words made Ariella's heart twist painfully. Tears welled up and her throat felt tight. "I'm sorry, Dad, Mom, I really am. I should've told you earlier-this is all on me. Please, forgive me... Dad, don't be mad anymore, okay? I messed up, it's my fault, all of it." As she spoke, weighed down by guilt and helplessness, Ariella dropped to her knees despite her pregnancy. "You can't do that! You're pregnant, how can you kneel like this?" Rebecca panicked and rushed to help her up, her face full of worry. "I'm not getting up unless Dad agrees. I won't move till he says yes." Oliver let out a cold sno