Chapter 572
“You’re rebelling against me too?”
Both angry and hurt, Albert looked at his beloved daughter by his side.
“How could 1, Dad?” Sheena soothed him with her hand, gently calming his heaving chest.
Her tender touch was like a soft cat’s paw, her tender touch smoothed out his ruffled emotions.
She intervened, “Dad, Howard did speak too aggressively just now, but he’s just upset about Katie’s situation. He didn’t mean to argue with you. I’ll apologize on his behalf.”
Sheena forced a smile, secretly relieved.
Fortunately, the Lawson family was relatively open–minded, without strict family rules like the Jenkins family. Otherwise, Howard might have faced severe punishment today.
Under Sheena’s reassurance, Albert’s breathing gradually steadied. However, when he looked up. saw Howard still taking off his shirt as if he were openly challenging his authority.
“Look at him! What’s the use of your apology? He’s not remorseful at all!”
Albert suddenly had a coughing fit.
Sheena immediately turned and glared at Howard. “Howard, stop fooling around. It’s so cold. Put your clothes on. If you catch a cold, Dad will be the first one to be worried about you!”
She raised her eyebrows at Howard.
Howard hesitated, but he eventually began to put his clothes back on.
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Albert huffed, “I won’t worry about him. If he gets sick and dies, that’s on him. I should have worn protection back then!”
Unable to contain her laughter, Sheena chuckled.
Trying to lighten the mood, she said, “Dad, what are you thinking? Without Howard, the order would be messed up, and you wouldn’t have your wonderful little daughter–me!”
“That’s true…” Albert’s tone softened. “For your sake, I’ll let him off.”
Sheena was pleased, knowing he was giving Howard a way out.
“Howard, Dad is no longer angry with you. Why don’t you thank Dad?”
Howard remained silent.
Seeing that Albert was about to get angry again, Sheena quickly intervened, saying, “Dad, you’ve always been a kind father, never scolding any of us siblings. There’s no need to be upset with Howard this time. Maybe Howard will come around in a few days.”
Her words seemed to ease Albert’s mind a bit, and his expression gradually softened.
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He spoke sincerely, “Howard, remember, I’ll never intend to harm you. I’ve lived to this age and experienced more than you. Arranging a marriage suitable for your status is for your own good.”
Howard scoffed and was ready to continue his retort when Sheena swiftly covered his mouth.
“Dad, let me handle Howard. I’ll make sure to persuade him for you!‘
She grabbed Howard’s arm and led him out, sweetly smiling at Albert.
“Okay, Dad, we’ll take off now!”
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Sheena dragged Howard out forcefully.
Howard was in a bad mood, and before Sheena could speak, he made his stance clear, “You insisted on marrying into the Freeman family because you didn’t want your life dictated. I’m the same. This matter isn’t up for negotiation, and I won’t let him control my life.”
Sheena blinked her starry eyes. “Who said I was going to persuade you?”
“Huh?”
“Didn’t you just say that to Dad?”
to him
Sheena clicked her tongue. “Oh, my silly brother! Dad is in a bad mood, and whatever you say right now is just asking for trouble. If you want him to agree to you marrying Phoebe, you need to act strategically and take it slow.”
She continued with a serious tone, “You have to let him know that Phoebe is a kind and good–hearted. girl, not some scheming woman trying to marry into a wealthy family. Think about how to approach this from a different angle and get his approval.”
