Chapter 113

Avril’s father, Daken Smith, tugged at her arms. “That’s enough, Avril. Let’s go home.” “People must own up to our mistakes. That’s how people better themselves. You taught me that ever since I was a little girl, Dad. Does that apply to kids only and not adults? How’s that fair?” Dalem had no good comebacks to that. “How’s it acceptable to disown one of your family members because they wanted to preserve their reputation?” Avril said as she swept her gaze across the Shepards. She shook her head and chuckled when she knew no one dared to retort. “Bonnie’s highly intelligent. It looks like the Shepards are cold and heartless, after all. I guess it’s good she severed her ties with you all.” With that, Avril got into her car and ordered her chauffeur, “Go after Bonnie.” “Avril!” Daken yelled and chased after her. The engagement party was such a mess that the Shepards and the Rhodes felt discouraged to keep it going. Harold stepped onto the stage with his cane and addressed everyone,