"Don't let Susie know about this; she is innocent!"
Lawrence, blinded by hatred, wouldn't listen. Nothing would change his mind; he just wanted Lawrence to spare his precious daughter.
It was his fault for not investigating thoroughly back then.
If he had stopped them from being together five years ago, Susie wouldn't be hurt now.
At that time, Lawrence's family background couldn't compare to the Morris family. But he couldn't resist his precious daughter's pleas. She insisted on marrying Lawrence, and seeing Lawrence's promising potential, he reluctantly agreed.
Over the years, Lawrence hadn't disappointed him.
His achievements were remarkable, even more strategic than his own, elevating Morris Inc. to new heights, expanding its business territory more than double.
Lawrence's gaze flickered slightly, coldly looking at the dejected David without a hint of emotion.
David gave a bitter smile, "Lawrence, do you really have to be this ruthless?"
Morris Inc. had been handed over to him, and he even held shares in Morris Inc.
"Then why were you so ruthless six years ago?" Lawrence shouted angrily, wishing he could make David pay with his life.
"The company will soon go bankrupt. Take care of yourself!"
David regretted misjudging Lawrence. It was his own negligence; who else could he blame? He had unwittingly raised a wolf in sheep's clothing, fully trusted him, and Lawrence had deceived everyone.
Lawrence gave him a harsh look, no longer lingering, and turned to leave.
As he opened the door, he was met with a pair of sorrowful eyes, his whole body tensed, and his face stiffened.
Smack!
Susie slapped him hard, her hand aching with numbness, trembling at her side.
Lawrence's mouth twitched, but he said nothing.
"Susie! Susie..."
Bang!
The sound of David collapsing came from inside. He was having an asthma attack, his face turning blue and purple.
"Dad!"
Susie pushed Lawrence aside, rushing to her father's side, panic-stricken by his condition.
"Dad, where are your meds..."
Tears welled up as she frantically searched her father's drawer, unable to find the medication.
She bit her finger hard, forcing herself to stay calm.
"Susie..." David struggled to breathe, wanting to tell his daughter, but he was too weak.
Susie wiped her tears away, found the medicine, and quickly sprayed it into his throat.
"Dad, breathe deeply!"
David, gasping for air, couldn't catch his breath and fainted.
"Dad! Dad, help!"
Susie, terrified, cried out desperately for help, hoping someone would come.
Lawrence's heart ached. Before he realized it, he had rushed to them. He pulled Susie away, quickly picked David up, and ran outside.
Susie, weak and shaky, tried several times to stand up before finally managing. She hurried after them.
...
Outside the emergency room, she anxiously wrung her hands, pacing back and forth at the door.
Her eyes were red, tears threatening to fall.
"Susie, sit down."
Lawrence tried to pull her, but she shook him off.
Her angry, resentful gaze made Lawrence's heart clench.
"Get out!"
Susie glared at him. If it weren't for him, her father wouldn't have fallen ill.
She couldn't stop the tears but bit her lip hard, refusing to break down in front of him.
Seeing her like this, Lawrence's heart ached. He lifted his hand slightly but didn't reach out to hold her, clenching his fists before letting them drop to his sides.
"Get out! Are you waiting for my dad to die?"
Susie screamed hoarsely.
Lawrence gave her a complex look before turning to leave.
"Woo..."
Susie collapsed in the corner, hugging herself tightly, finally breaking down in tears.
