Chapter 12

VERONICA Celine immediately approached Christian, gripping his arm. "Christian, what is happening? Why are you remaining silent, danm it!?" She demanded. "Surely you aren't considering a reconciliation with the woman who abandoned you and Zeon years ago, are you!? And now—" Her gaze intensified, fixing on my daughter, whom I drew closer, trying to hide her from her poisonous gaze. "—and now she has a child with another man! Christian, I'm asking you something!" She cried out frantically. Her wailing polluted the peaceful atmosphere of my home, heightening my anxiety and anger. "Enough!" I roared, glaring at the unpleasant couple before me. I was quite upset by their toxic behaviour, and in a moment of frustration, I raised my voice in front of my children, particularly Cadence. She is not accustomed to such volatile situations and becomes quite distressed. I immediately attended to my daughter, comforting her until she calmed down. As the unpleasant couple showed no sign of leaving, I