NovelOnlineChapter 445 Chapter 445 Apologize Arnold appeared, dressed in a simple blue striped hospital gown. His hair was white, his steps unsteady as he leaned heavily on a dragon-engraved cane. His frail figure moved with visible difficulty, his sharp gaze sweeping over the room before finally settling on Melody and Tyrell.
When his eyes fell on Tyrell, taking in his presence and attire, Arnold's expression faltered briefly as if overcby a fleeting memory.
But soon, he steadied himself, gripping his cane tightly and continuing toward Melody.
Each step was a visible struggle for the elderly man, his body weak and frail.
Yet this time, Melody didn't rush forward to meet him, didn't steady his arm as she normally would.
She stood rooted in place, her gaze carrying a complicated, unreadable emotion the moment Arnold entered the room.
Sean, who had been feigning unconsciousness after the earlier events, was shocked to see his father emerge from the sterile isolation ward he'd been confined to for years.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHis eyes darted between Suzanna, sprawled on the floor, and Cameron, who remained collapsed nearby. Sean realized that he could no longer keep up the act.
Deep inside, he was afraid.
But with Arnold present, Sean had no choice but to get up.
After all, if even the Shield family's head had fallen, then the family's reputation in the capital would crumble completely.
As much as it pained him, Sean knew the Shield family's standing couldn't continue to rely solely on the goodwill Arnold had earned decades ago by treating the ailments of influential figures in the capital. Even if he was shaking in his boots, he had to stand.
He had to protect the Shield family's dignity.
Trembling, Sean forced himself to his feet.
His face pale, he hurried to shield his father and said anxiously, "Dad, stay away from her-that venomous, ungrateful wretch Melody! "Just-just now, she actually... She cut off Suzie's finger!" Sean's voice trembled with fear, the traumatic memory gnawing at him.
Just recalling it made him feel as if he could still sense the soft, lifeless sensation in his palm and the warm, wet stickiness that had landed on his face.
His movements frantic, Sean stumbled toward Arnold.
Blood from Suzanna's earlier injuries still stained his face, making him look disheveled and unhinged. Arnold remained silent. Calmly, he brushed past Sean with the help of his cane, continuing his slow, heavy steps toward Melody.
When he finally reached her, his eyes softened, filled with tenderness and sorrow as he asked gently, "Mel, did they bully you?" Arnold's gaze swept over the two grandchildren sprawled on the ground. His brows furrowed, and the moment his eyes met Suzanna's, fury flared in his expression Without hesitation, he raised his cane and brought it down harshly on Suzanna's back.
Thud! The heavy strike landed, and Suzanna let out a sharp scream, curling up in pain.
Her tears streamed uncontrollably once again.
"Grandpa! It's me, Suzie!" Suzanna cried pitifully, disbelief and panic etched across her face.
Even she hadn't expected Arnold's first action upon entering would be to strike her so mercilessly.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThe cane, made of solid wood, was heavy.
Even though Arnold's strength as an elderly man wasn't what it used to be, the impact of his strike left a deep, bruised mark across Suzanna's back.
"Suzanna, get up," Arnold commanded coldly.
"Get up right now and kneel before your sister to apologize!" His tone was sharp and unforgiving, et n his voice rising with anger before it was cut off by a fit of coughing. Holding a hand to his mouth, he coughed heavily, his already pale face turning even whiter from the effort.
"Cough... I never imagined you'd stoop so low... cough, cough... to bully Melody behind my back. She is a Shield family bloodline that I personally acknowledged. No one in the Shield family is allowed to mistreat her.
"And here you are! How dare you to... to treat Mel like this right under my nose... cough... sough. Suzanna, after you apologize, whether Mel forgives you or not, you'll go to the detention center and face judgment!" Arnold's words cut deep, leaving Suzanna reeling.
Just as he raised his cane for another blow, Sean surged forward, intercepting the strike and gripping the cane tightly.
"Dad!" Sean shouted, his face full of disbelief.
"Suzie made a mistake, yes, but at the end of the day, she's still a girl Forcing her to kneel and apologize to Melody in front of everyone-isn't that going too far?"
Arnold's face darkened, his fury reigniting Without missing a beat he twisted the cane qux of Sean's grip and struck his son's legs with precision, his movements quick and unrelenting. en Every swing of Arnold's cane landed with deliberate force and uncanny accuracy.
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