"Claire, she’s our precious daughter, how could I not want her to have a good life? But that’s the Hawthorne Family, it’s not up to us to decide!" Speaking of this, Gideon North couldn’t help but feel regret; if only he hadn’t allowed Raina to take Claire’s place in the marriage back then.
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Claire North finally spoke timidly: "Mrs. Hawthorne invited me for tea the day after tomorrow before she left."
Gideon North’s expression lit up: "Make sure to prepare carefully when you go."
"There’s no need, I refused."
Gideon North was startled and demanded: "Why refuse?" Realizing that his tone was too harsh, he quickly softened: "Claire, why did you refuse? Mrs. Hawthorne liking you is such a blessing."
"Daddy, I want that too. But my sister is too ruthless, she actually made me... made me... sob, sob, how can I face people now!"
Gideon North also felt some resentment towards Raina for being so unforgiving. They are family, how could she ruin Claire’s reputation ?
Gideon North was very annoyed, blaming Raina more: "Claire, don’t be sad anymore. In a few days, I’ll have Raina personally take you back to the Hawthorne Manor. Then others won’t dare to say anything."
Claire North bit her lip, saying timidly: "Sister doesn’t like me and especially doesn’t want me to go to the Hawthorne Family. She won’t agree."
"This matter concerns the entire North Family, it’s not up to her to say yes or no. Besides, even if she doesn’t listen to me, she has to listen to your grandfather."
Claire North threw herself into Gideon North’s arms: "Daddy, you’re so good to me, you are really too good. Thank you, I will definitely be filial to you in the future."
"Silly child." Gideon North’s expression softened, clearly satisfied with Claire’s attitude.
Claire North turned her head to look at Brenda Adler, and the mother-daughter pair laughed together.
This incident made Gideon North completely disappointed in Raina North, and there’s no chance for her to return to the North Family. As for her lost reputation—as Mrs. Hawthorne said, as long as one stands tall enough, it doesn’t matter.
The Hawthorne Manor, main residence, study room.
Then Baby Hawthorne’s call came through: "Daddy, I’ve sorted things out. I’ve sent them to your email."
Elias Hawthorne held the mouse and opened the email: "Did you watch the previous video?"
Elias Hawthorne’s face darkened slightly, coldly saying: "Caden Hawthorne, do you even remember how old you are?"
Baby Hawthorne rolled his eyes: "Come on, what era are we in now? Is there anything that can’t be found online? Besides, how could I get the video out for you if I didn’t watch it? Moreover, I’ve even seen it live, why would I be afraid of watching a video? Alright, alright, daddy, stop procrastinating and hurry up to release the video. My mom is waiting to become famous overnight, to be the media’s new darling all over the globe. You better not mess it up."
At this moment, Raina North’s voice came from outside: "Daddy won’t talk to you much longer, my mommy is calling me for a midnight snack. Hehe..."
After saying that, she clicked and hung up the call.
Elias Hawthorne looked at the screen showing the call had ended, his face was extremely unpleasant.
Damn it, has Raina forgotten she’s his wife, and Baby Hawthorne is just an addition!