Chapter 35 A Father's Doubt Flighed Thus daughter of his wasn't like Lydia . She didn't bring honor to the family or help him . Instead , she made enemies everywhere she went . Having her felt more like a curse than a blessing . Lydia poured Wilson a cup of tea and gently comforted him . " Dad , don't be upset . I know Quade pretty well . As long as Claudia is willing to apologize , his family won't press the issue ." As for what it would take to calm Quade down , that was out of her hands . Still , Lydia smiled sweetly . Wilson looked at her with relief . " You hear that ? If you could be half as sensible as your sister , I'd live longer ." It seemed like they hadn't learned Quade had been exiled by his family . Lydia had rushed to complain a little too quickly . Claudia gave a cold laugh . " You know he had ended up in the hospital , but you didn't bother to ask if I was hurt ? Or why I fought back in the first place ? " " What else could it be ? " Wilson answered without thinking . " He's close with your sister , and you don't like it . I heard you ran into him at a bar with a few guys around . You need to stay out of shady places like that . " Claudia rebuked , " That's what Lydia told you ? And you just believed her ? " " Don't drag your sister into this . She's always defending you . " " Haha . " Claudia didn't even bother to argue . " Fine , let me spell it out . Quade and his buddies tried to force me to drink with them . That's why I hit him . Mr. Lancaster , your daughter got treated like some bar hostess . Maybe it's because you're not high enough on the ladder . Tsk . You're slipping . " " Claudia ! " Wilson was furious . But then doubt crept in . " Are you telling the truth ? " Lydia only told him there was a fight , Quade got badly hurt , and his family was furious . Since Claudia had once put someone in the ER before , Wilson had filled in the blanks on his own . 1/3 20:06 Wed , Oct 8 But now it sounded like Quade had insulted his daughter behind his back . He didn't think Lyila had stirred trouble on purpose . He figured she'd only half - understood the situation and rushed to tell him . Wilson frowned . " If that's the case , if the Zimmers show up at our door , we've got the right on our side He remembered Claudia asking if anyone had bothered to check her injuries . Wilson felt a little guilty . " Are you okay ? That punk didn't take advantage of you , did he ? " " Well , well , Mr. Lancaster finally cares about his daughter . If you accused me a little less , maybe I'd live longer too . " She threw his words back at him . Wilson took a deep breath . " I'm being serious . Were you hurt ? If you were , then we have every reason to demand justice from the Zimmers . " " Relax . I'm fine . It's not time for you to put flowers on my grave yet ." Wilson pressed his fingers hard against his temple . " Can't you think before you talk ? Don't jinx yourself like that . " Claudia gave him a thin , bitter smile . Lydia , watching the exchange , noticed how their tone had softened . Wilson was all bark but no bite . Her eyes dimmed slightly as she mouthed two words to him . " Grave visit . " Wilson jolted , remembering what else he had to say . He cleared his throat . " Claudia , Zoey's memorial is in two days . Don't forget to come early . " As usual , the family would gather at the house , prepare offerings , and then head to the cemetery together . Claudia's voice tightened . " I know . " Then she hung up . Wilson stared at the deadline for a while . Lydia looked guilty . " Sorry , Dad . I didn't realize what really happened . Quade's been in a coma , and the doctors say his injuries are serious . I was just worried something might have happened to him . " Wilson shook his head . " It's not your fault . You were only thinking of the family ." 213 20:06 Wed , Oct 8 " But what about the Zimmers ? " Houph ! That brat harassed Claudia . We should be the ones to go after them , not the other way around Send Gifts 10 20:06 Wed , Oct 8 Shattered Rose He Held On Tight Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!