Chapter 142 Daddy

Patrick's reaction was not surprising. The Hurley family had an uproar when Winston adopted Alice rather than remarried. Winston had adopted Alice and raised her. However, she was not Winston's biological daughter nor a Hurley by blood, so her influence and power within the family are quite limited. She was not considered a potential heir. In addition, Winston raised Patrick from a young age as the heir. Even though they both grew up together, Alice did not receive much attention or regard from him, and the same applied to Patrick. In reality, Alice did not do anything wrong. The Hurley family was not as warm and affectionate as other families, and familial ties were not their strong suit. If anything, the only thing Alice did wrong might be when she accidentally broke Winston's favorite crystal ornament, which was a gift from Margaret. Winston's heart always belonged solely to Margaret. Hence, he was distant no matter who it was, including Patrick. That was Winston's true natu