Chapter 552

However, Joseph knew that his marriage to Erica was an irreversible reality, leaving no room for regret. The thought brought a bitter smile to his lips as he lightly shook his head, sensibly deciding not to ask further about Samantha's situation. After all, even if he wanted to know, Will wouldn't tell him. With Joseph choosing to withdraw, the tense spectacle finally came to an end. Perhaps to express her disgust toward Joseph, Erica used the excuse of urgent matters to leave in a hurry. Now, the living room was quiet and solemn, occupied only by the remaining members of the Lynch family. Harold tapped the floor firmly with his cane before bringing his hand to his mouth, coughing lightly to clear his throat. Then, in a serious tone, he declared, "Alright, now that the irrelevant people are gone, Ben, let the maids know it's time to serve the dishes." With a commanding wave of his hand, Harold issued the order. Every year before the New Year, the family tradition was for all mem