Chapter 84

Richard paused for a moment, then shook his head. "No, he wouldn't dare. But knowing how much the old man spoils that brat, there's a good chance he'll toss him a few bones. Better be ready." Caroline clenched her fists tightly. "That stuff's ours. That brat doesn't get a piece of it." Graham immediately leaned in. "Dad, Mom, all that's supposed to be for me and Melanie. That guy doesn't deserve any of it." "Exactly. He can't have any of it," Melanie quickly echoed. Meanwhile, Vanessa and Leander walked into the emergency room. Reginald looked pale but stable in the hospital bed-he'd been rescued in time, so it wasn't too serious, just needed a few days of rest. He sat propped up, a heavy sadness in his eyes, but when he saw Vanessa and Leander come in, a smile finally broke through, and he weakly raised a hand. "Leander, Vanessa, come here, to Grandpa..." Vanessa hurried over and grabbed his hand, eyes already misting over. "Grandpa, don't scare us like this again, okay? You should've