True Love Deserves a Second Chance
Chapter 53 "Who Dares to Touch My Daughter!"

Mr. Blackwood Sr. came downstairs wearing the crimson shirt his daughter had bought for him, paired with grey trousers.

Excitedly, he said, "How do I look in this outfit? It's Sebastian's first time visiting our home, so I can't be too casual."

As he spoke, Mr. Blackwood Sr. stood in front of the mirror, genuinely considering Sebastian as his prospective son-in-law, hosting today's event according to the standards set for welcoming such a person into the family. He brought out his collection of fine wines that he had cherished for years.

Joey calmly walked up to him and said with a smile, "Dad, Sebastian had to travel for an urgent work matter today and won't be able to make it. Let's go ahead and have our meal."

Mr. Blackwood Sr. looked at her with some confusion and said, "But he promised me yesterday that he would come."

"Well, that was yesterday. He decided to leave this morning. He asked me to tell you, but I forgot," Joey explained.

In fact, Sebastian didn't go on a business trip; he had to deal with a major project issue. It was uncertain when he would return.

Now that her father had been discharged from the hospital, Joey planned to gradually dissolve her relationship with Sebastian. After three months, she would confess to her father, hopefully softening the impact of the news. Though Mr. Blackwood Sr. felt a bit disappointed, he still smiled and invited everyone to sit down for the meal.

Just as they were enjoying the lively atmosphere, the butler suddenly rushed in. "Sir, Ms. Joey, Mrs. Blackwood Sr. and Mrs. Blackwood Jr. have arrived. They said they came to visit you."

Joey's smile froze on her face. She put down her fork and said, "Dad, I'll go out and see what it's about. Please continue eating."

Just as she got up, a piercing voice from outside the door could be heard.

"Benjamin Blackwood, why didn't anyone inform me that you had been discharged? Do you even still care about me?"

Joey stepped forward to block her and said coldly, "The question should be whether you even treat my dad as your son. If you were a bit kinder to him, you wouldn't have caused a scene in his hospital room while he was admitted." "You insolent girl! Since when do you have a say in this family?" Mrs. Blackwood Sr. raised her arm, about to strike Joey, but her wrist was firmly grasped by a large hand.

Benjamin looked at her with a stern expression and said, "I dare anyone to harm my daughter!"

Mrs. Blackwood Sr. winced in pain as her wrist was held in a tight grip. She started cursing. "Benjamin, you've grown a pair, daring to lay a hand on me for that worthless girl!"

"If you dare to insult my daughter again, I'll kick you out of here!" His voice was icy and his tone was firm, a stark contrast to the gentle and filial Benjamin of the past.

Mrs. Blackwood Sr. looked at him in shock and said, "Benjamin, I am your mother, and this is also my home. How dare you speak to me with such disrespect? Have you forgotten what you promised your father before he passed away?" Benjamin replied, "I promised him I'd take care of this family and take care of you. Haven't I fulfilled that? I've exhausted myself for the sake of this family. But what about you? Have you ever cared for me? Have you ever treated me like a son? "In your eyes, I'm just a money-making machine. You turn a blind eye to the misbehavior of my elder brother's family, so what right do you have to interfere with my daughter? She has done nothing wrong to the Blackwood family. If it weren't for her, the Blackwood family would have been finished long ago.

"Since you're here today, let me tell you my decision. I will find a lawyer and emancipate myself from the family. I won't be a servant in this house anymore, and I won't let my daughter suffer any more grievances." For all these years, he had single-handedly supported the family. His elder brother's family not only refused to help but also constantly caused trouble and accumulated debts, expecting him to bail them out. He used to be so naive, always hoping that things would work out. But ever since he found out that Mrs. Blackwood Sr. conspired with Tristan against his daughter, he had completely lost hope in his family.