Chapter 2220

Troy paced anxiously outside the room. Inside, Nathaniel maintained his composure and said, "Alright, Grandma. I promise. You don't need to worry about Callum." "I need your guarantee, so you'll have to swear to me. If you can't do it and actually give away Callum's custody, making him leave the family's protection, I won't be able to face your grandpa in the afterlife. I might as well hang myself in your room." "Grandma, you're being too harsh," Nathaniel replied, finally looking up at Mildred. He explained, "Even if I give Callum to Mae, he won't lose the Nicholls family's protection. When he grows up, he'll still be the Nicholls family heir. He—" "Nathaniel!" Mildred roared, cutting him off. "You dare say you haven't made plans for Callum? You just promised me, but you were just placating me!" She stated her position firmly, "The Nicholls family heir must be raised within the family and receive the best education and training. This is non-negotiable. I've always been gen