"My mind is made up, Mom. You can't convinceotherwise." Clarence's gaze then fell on Neil's haggard face.
The man who raised him suddenly felt so distant. "I've never asked you for anything, Dad, but today, I hope you can doone favor. I hope that you will stop making things difficult for Ms. Amelia. Don't make Steven break up with Ms. Amelia. They love each other. I firmly believe Steve will not meet a better girl than Ms. Amelia." Steven and Amelia stood before Neil, their fingers interlocking. The look in their eyes held affection for each other.
Chelsea could not stop bawling her eyes out after what Clarence said.
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Outside stood two men in uniform. Steven lowered his gaze and read their badges, recognizing they were prosecutors.
"Is Hunter Lovett in there?" Hunter shuddered at the sound of a stern voice.
Steven turned to the side and gave way to the prosecutors.
The inspectors entered the ward grimly. Noticing Neil, the pair were surprised but nodded at him courteously.
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"Please cwith us, Mr. Hunter Lovett." The inspectors addressed Hunter formally in the presence of Neil.
The inspectors kept it short, not dwelling on the matter to avoid any complications.
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