Chapter 374

Upon hearing those words, Amelia shuddered, her eyes widening as she fearfully looked at Jack. The man in front of her seemed so ruthless, so cold. *Could this truly be her brother?* The middle-aged man standing by gave Amelia a deep, penetrating glance, his expression stern. "Madam Hampton, you should resolve this yourself," he said, the command in his voice unmistakable. Amelia stiffened, instinctively turning to the person next to her. Charles simply stared back indifferently, making no attempt to defend her. "Mom, you should apologize," he sighed, his tone resigned. To Charles, his mother had undeniably done wrong. Apologizing was only fair. Amelia clenched her fists, her gaze shifting to Theodore. Her husband looked at her with silent disappointment, his expression heavy with disapproval. He, too, wished she would apologize. Taking a deep breath, she turned toward Elder Hampton and the old lady. They sat quietly, their heads bowed and expressions withdrawn, as if fearing to confro