Steven asserted, "Mom, I've made my decision. You don't need to persuade me otherwise.”

Then, Steven's burdened gaze fell on Spencer's haggard face once again.

Suddenly, he distanced himself from the man who had raised them. "Dad, I've never asked foranything growing up. But, I'm asking you today to think of our 30-year relationship and agree tothis. I will only ask this once.

"I hope you won't make things difficult for Ms. Tatiana and won't prevent Sean from being togetherwith her. They really love each other. If Sean loses Ms. Tatiana, I'm certain he wouldn't replace anyoneas great as her in this lifetime.”

Sean and Tatiana stood before Spencer with laced fingers. They exchanged glances, and it wasobvious that their love was as deep as the ocean.

What Steven said terrified Sinead. She could only wail.

An inexplicable look appeared in Spencer's eyes. He asked hoarsely, "Steven, are you using yourresignation to threaten me?"

"If you think that way, so be it," Steven laughed dryly.

Commotion could be heard outside the ward before a subsequent knock on the door.

Sean was closest to the door, so he went to open it.

Two men in suits stood by the door. Sean lowered his gaze and saw the badges on their chest. Theywere from the prosecution division.

"Is Simon Lynch here?"

Simon shuddered at the stern voice.

Sean's eyes turned grim as he stepped aside to make way for them.

The prosecutors walked in grimly. They were slightly startled to see Spencer and acknowledged himrespectfully.

Every person in politics and law knew of Spencer's illustrious career. He was a respected elder, andas such, they accorded him the respect he rightfully deserved.

"Mr. Simon, please follow us.” They were polite for Spencer's sake.

Though they offered no explanation, the severity of the situation was evident.

Simon's legs and lips trembled. Each step felt like sinking into quicksand.

Eventually, they supported him, escorting him out of the ward.

Sinead covered her face and wailed profusely. Spencer's gray eyebrows knitted together. The shockfelt like a slap, and recovery seemed impossible.

No further elaboration or explanation from Simon was necessary.

Steven was an upright man and had never lied to them before. Plus, the prosecution wouldn't takesomeone away without evidence

At this point, Sean felt no attachment to the family. He grabbed Tatiana by the waist and walked outof the door with her.

"Sean! Where are you going? Come back!"

Sinead cried until she couldn't open her eyes, reaching out desperately for Sean. "Are youabandoning us? Are you abandoning your family?"

Sean suddenly stopped in his tracks.

Sinead felt a glimmer of hope. However, what he said next, cold and heartless, was like a knifestabbing into both their hearts.

"From now on, I am dead to you."

Sean and Tatiana walked toward the hospital's parking lot.

Sean didn't say a word throughout the journey. However, Tatiana could tell the suffocating pain inhis heart from his clenched jaw and trembling hands.

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