Chapter 668
Keira Olsen didn’t move, as Lewis Horton stepped forward and grabbed Nathan Horton’s cane.
Nathan Horton was stopped by his force and took two steps back before steadying himself.
Old Mrs. Horton also angrily rebuked, “Unfilial son, what are you doing? I’d like to see who dares to hit my grandson’s wife p>
Nathan Horton then spoke out angrily, “Mother! Look at this, what has become of our family because of this woman? One after another, they dare to lay hands on their father p>
He pointed at Lewis Horton, “This ungrateful creature would never be so brazen before. Are you planning to hit me today p>
Then he pointed at Jake Horton, “And look at him! Such a usually well-behaved person, now he even dares to raise his hand against his dad! This woman, she’s a disaster that brings calamity p>
Lewis Horton spoke coldly, “My issues have nothing to do with Kiera p>
Upon hearing this, Jake Horton also looked at Keira Olsen. At this moment, he felt the weight that had been pressing on him suddenly lighten.
The veil that shrouded his vision was also suddenly lifted.
His bewildered life seemed to now have a clear direction.
He looked at Nathan Horton, “Grandpa, my issues are also unrelated to Kiera… my aunt! I just don’t want to be a puppet anymore p>
“What puppet? What nonsense are you talking about p>
Oliver Horton angrily questioned.
Jake Horton released his grip and spoke directly, “Ever since I was kid, you’ve never shown my mom any favor. It’s always after I’ve done something, scored well on an exam, that you would show her a smiling face. That’s why my mom always encouraged me to work hard, the harder I worked, the more attention I would get from you p>
Jake Horton let out a bitter smile, “My life, it seems, has always been about gaining your approval. In every choice I make, I’ve considered your preferences… I have never lived for myself p>
His voice became choked with emotion, “Choosing a wife, I considered that I couldn’t marry an illegitimate daughter, worried it would embarrass you, and so I gave up the woman I loved most in my life. When applying for college, I also tried hard, I got into the best university in Oceanion, just to make you feel proud. Choosing a major, I clearly preferred aerospace, but for you, I chose chemical industry p>
“Dad, I don’t want to continue living in confusion, I want to make a choice for myself! Therefore, I will not marry Serena Clark p>
After he finished, a slap resounded across his face.
Oliver Horton looked at him angrily, “You imbecile! You dare to defy me? Let me tell you, you must marry Serena Clark, there is no choice! Otherwise, I’ll kick you and your mother out of our house p>
Jake Horton was stunned, and after a while he let out a bitter smile, about to say something, when a fierce shout came from the doorway, “You dare p>
Everyone turned their heads and saw Melissa Knight, Jake Horton’s mother, stride in. With tears in her eyes, she angrily looked at Oliver Horton, “All these years I married you, bore and raised children for you, managed your household and never once complained about that woman outside. I even tolerated Selena Horton, that little slut, entering our home… Oliver Horton, you dare kick me out p>
Oliver Horton frowned, “Why wouldn’t I dare? If your son doesn’t obey, I will divorce you p>
“I won’t divorce!” Melissa Knight shouted angrily, “If you dare, then go live outside, never come back, but don’t think I’ll divorce to make room for that woman and her daughter outside p>
Oliver Horton was stunned.
Following Melissa Knight in, Selena Horton immediately spoke up, “Mrs. Horton, you’ve misunderstood. Dad threatened my brother just to make him obey, not really to divorce you p>
Upon hearing this, Melissa Knight turned around and slapped Selena Horton hard across the face.
Selena Horton’s face twisted.
Melissa Knight cursed angrily, “Shut your mouth! You, an illegitimate daughter, have no right to swagger around here! Is it your place to interrupt our conversation p>
Selena Horton covered her face and looked sideways at Oliver Horton, “I was just trying to help Dad think of a solution p>
Melissa Knight: “Get out, get out of our house, you’re not welcome here p>
The next moment, Oliver Horton roared, “You shut up! The Horton Family is mine, not yours! Selena is my daughter! If you had any virtue, you’d have brought her into our home to raise her properly when she was little, and she wouldn’t have to bear the stigma of being an illegitimate daughter till now. It’s not even about you being narrow-minded; do you dare lay hands on Selena again p>
Melissa Knight immediately burst into tears, “Well done, Oliver Horton, don’t you go too far! You’re just a bastard! Are you going to abandon your son for that illegitimate daughter p>
Jake Horton also looked at Oliver Horton angrily, “Dad, I want to ask you too, are you really prepared to forsake mom and me for her? If you’re sure, then I will take my mom and leave p>
As Jake Horton’s words fell, the room momentarily fell into deafening silence.
Oliver Horton was left speechless.
In families like theirs that were prominent and adhered to the tradition of favoring sons over daughters, without a son to inherit the family business, what would he do?
Just as Oliver Horton was conflicted, Selena Horton spoke up, “Brother, what are you saying? Dad is truly doing this for your own good, otherwise why would he have reached out to get such a fine lady from Clance to introduce to you? But you’re actually threatening Dad like this p>
Upon hearing this, Oliver Horton was immediately provoked, and he looked angrily at Jake Horton and Melissa Knight, “Fine, let’s divorce, go ahead and leave, who’s afraid of who! You two, get out of the Horton house this instant p>