Chapter 103

After a few seconds, Henry fell silent, acknowledging the truth in my words. Despite his age, he still let his father control him. As I observed the sharp edges of his teeth, a slight nervousness crept in, but I stood my ground.

"What did you say?" he asked.

"I know you heard everything I said earlier. What's your deal, wanting me to repeat it for you? Can't you understand? I'm belittling your ability to decide for yourself, Henry! What are you? An oversized toddler?"

"Oversized toddler? Chloe! You're going too far!" he retorted.

"Well, what should I say? I, who is younger than you, never let my father control me," I told him.

"Oh, really? So why did you agree to marry Tyronne McBride?"

"Why not? I didn't have a husband at that time, and maybe you forgot that you left me then. I was pregnant, but Dad didn't know! But why do you insist on bringing back the past? Are you annoyed because I called you an oversized toddler? Well, you act like a ba