“Such an evil stepmother.


    ”


    “People often say that when a stepmother enters the picture, your real dad’s lover for you may diminish.


    That’s actually true.


    ”


    “I really pity Lindsey.


    Why does she have such a father?”


    The whole situation made Benny look quite embarrassed.


    Moreover, the grand opening of Lindsey’spany was impressive.


    She managed to invite numerous important figures, signaling a promising future for her business.


    Benny figured that he might have to rely more on Lindsey in the future.


    Furthermore, he had no real desire to sever ties with Lindsey.


    After wrestling with his thoughts, he finally gave in and approached Lindsey.


    He spoke softly, “Linds, I reckon yesterday was on me.


    I’m worried that maybe you’re too young to grasp it all.Content held by N?velDrama.Org.


    You know, many young folks dive into the business world, but it often goes chaotic in the long run.


    I just had your back, hoping you’d tread carefully.


    As for cutting ties, well, those were just hot-headed words.


    Don’t let them get under your skin.


    ”


    Lindsey shot him a chilly nce and spoke in aposed tone, “If you genuinely care about me, then go ahead and sign this agreement to formally end our parent-child bond.


    You can go on and lead your life with Kendra and Shelia.


    Let’s part ways light-heartedly.


    I hope down the road, you won’t look back with regret.


    ”


    As Benny began to speak, Lindsey’s voice rose to silence him.


    “No need for more words,” she dered.


    “Your stance has shifted, and it’s because you’ve noticed mypany’s still thriving.


    You aim to have a safety for your retirement, someone you can rely on.


    You reckon that no matter how good Shelia is, she’s not your real daughter.


    As for Kendra’s unborn child, you’re holding out until it’s born to confirm if it’s yours.


    Until then, you can’t fully cut ties with me.


    Fear of the unknown keeps you clinging to our father-daughter connection.


    Am I correct?”


    Benny gazed in astonishment at the girl before him, once seen as rebellious, innocent, and naive.


    Each of her words struck him unexpectedly.


    Lindsey was bing more like her mother.


    Kendra, hearing this, turned to Benny in astonishment.


    Kendra found herself confined to the house by Benny’s orders.


    Despite being treated simrly by Lindsey, Benny still yearned to reconcile with her.


    Shelia’s remarkable qualities went unnoticed, with Benny not even mentioning her.


    This made Kendra realize she had been deceiving herself all along.


    Kendra’s decision to marry Shelia off to Jacob was also a bid for her own escape.


    Now, Kendra’s determination to leave Benny intensified.


    She had only Shelia to rely on, so Shelia’s marriage to the Perry family had to be sessful.


    “Linds, why would you think that of me?” Benny stayed quiet for a while, then said with a heavy heart.


    “You’re all grown up.


    If you want me out of your life, I’ll back off.


    But you’re my flesh and blood.


    That bond won’t ever change, so I’m not going to sign this paper to cut ties.


    ”


    He snatched the document from Kendra’s hands and ripped it to shreds.


    Benny couldn’t just let Lindsey go, not until Shelia secured a marriage with the Perrys to boost his business, and not until Kendra’s baby was born, proving it was his child.


    Self-interest was Benny’s guiding star, always picking the path that benefitted him most.


    With that, he turned his back on everyone and left.


    Kendra followed him, feeling disheartened.


    Thements on the live stream were buzzing.


    “Lindsey is a force to be reckoned with.


    ”