Chapter 95. I Give Up

Austin bowed his head in shame. He was acutely aware of his wrongdoing.

Monica stood shocked and silent, her eyes brimming with tears. She had never imagined her father would speak so bluntly. She thought, "I just wanted Chelsea to know her father. I never anticipated this situation would become so painful and destructive. If I had known, I would have stayed away from Austin from the beginning."

Regret filled her thoughts, "But it's too late now. I'm sorry..."

Edelmiro remained silent, glancing momentarily at Austin. He could see the shame and despair in his son's bowed head. The public airing of this issue was far more humiliating than if it had remained a private matter.

Radmond continued, "And as I said before, today I demand that Austin take responsibility!"

"He has trampled on my family's honor! Therefore, I demand he marries my daughter."

Monica was taken aback by her father's declaration. She wanted to protest but fear s