Chapter 42

Marvin had a gloomy expression and was still somewhat angry because the scandal involving his eldest daughter Sherlyn had become a trending topic. Corinne walked over slowly and persuaded him softly, "Dad, your health will be affected if you get angry. Don't worry so much about that whole incident with Sherlyn. I'm sure a lot of people will forget about it once all the fanfare dies down." "You're right." At the end of the day, Corinne was the more honest and sensible daughter, which saved Marvin from worrying too much about her. Many things had not gone smoothly for Marvin in recent days, and he frowned before asking, "Is there something you want to talk to me about?" Corinne nodded and put the painting she was holding on the table. "Take a look at this painting, Dad..." she said while gently tearing off the kraft paper covering the painting. The piece's magnificent, artistic beauty soon came into view. She had brought with her 'Geese in Late Autumn'—one of her mother's posthumous