The Prison-Made Queen novel Chapter 317

Moreover, he had other plans for the Sloan family right now.

Yvonne would just have to suffer the injustice for the time being.

However, after his sister had run off in anger, Milford found he couldn't maintain his composure in front of everyone at this moment. He took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the emotions churning inside him, and turned to whisper to Fitch. "Dad, I'm going to the restroom."

Fitch gave him a cold glance but didn't speak, giving his tacit approval. Milford turned and walked away, his steps steady and his back straight, as if his earlier struggle had never happened.

On the terrace outside the restroom, the night breeze was cool.

Milford leaned against the railing, pulled a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, and lit one. He took a deep drag. Amidst the swirling smoke, he looked out at the dark night sky, his gaze obscure.

He felt an indescribable worry. How was Yvonne doing right now? Would something happen to her running out alone like that? Did Leilani and Callahan... manage to catch up to her? And how far had things developed between Leilani and Callahan?

He pulled the corner of his mouth into a self-deprecating smile. It was ridiculous. He couldn't even protect his own sister. What right did he have to delusional thoughts about anyone else...

He took a harsh drag on the cigarette. The bitterness of nicotine spread through his mouth, but it couldn't suppress the irritability in his heart.

...

Inside the banquet hall, Gloria looked at her husband's indifferent back and finally couldn't help but step forward, lowering her voice. "Fitch, Yvonne is our daughter after all. How can you be so heartless?"

Fitch frowned, a trace of fatigue in his tone. "Do you think my heart doesn't ache for her?"

He looked around to ensure no one was paying attention before lowering his voice to continue. "But I have difficulties you don't understand. I have to let Yvonne suffer a little for now."

Gloria's eyes reddened. "What kind of difficulties make you abandon your own daughter?"

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