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    Morwenna had seen right through them from the start; the Hetfields were all about the money. She made it clear that she was only there to see Norbert Hetfield, without any intention of causing trouble. After all, she wasn''t Stuart, posing no threat to them whatsoever. Morwenna fixed her gaze on Phineas, aware that he now called the shots in the Hetfield household.


    Yara voiced her dissatisfaction, "We can''t let her in. Morwenna would never hurt a fly. Dad''s getting old, his mind''s not what it used to be, and he''s treating this outsider better than his own blood. Letting her in will only stir the pot."


    Sabrina looked at her son, blood trickling down Ryan''s neck, staining his white T-shirt a deep red. But Sabrina hesitated. Yara wasn''t entirely wrong; at this point, letting Morwenna in could indeed create more problems.


    Their rtionship with their son Ryan had always been lukewarm. If it hadn''t been for Reuben Hetfield''s incident, they wouldn''t have harbored any expectations for Ryan. They had two sons, but over the years, their attention and resources had beenrgely focused on Reuben, with Ryan merely being there.


    Now, with Reuben involved in a kidnapping and homicide, no amount of money could clear his name with Stuart in the picture. Reuben''s future was effectively ruined. Now, all they had left was Ryan. Was this son worth all the trouble?This content provided by N(o)velDrama].[Org.


    Seeing the hesitation on his mother''s face, Ryan felt a deep sense of destion. Didn''t they understand that a peaceful family life was far better? Why was everyone so focused on personal gain, calcting even when it came to family?


    Then, Phineas spoke up, "Alright, Morwenna, release Ryan, and I''ll let you see Norbert. Just don''t try anything funny. My men will be watching you closely. Of course, if you choose to stay with Norbert, you''remitting to it fully."


    Morwenna nodded vigorously. Norbert Hetfield meant everything to her. She was willing to care for and apany Norbert Hetfield for as long as it took. Morwenna just wanted to see Norbert Hetfield right away.


    Ryan''s face lit up at his father''s words. He had thought his mother would intervene for his sake, but it turned out to be his father whopromised. Did his father actually care for him?


    But when he looked up, all he saw was not familial concern but a decision made after weighing the pros and cons. Yes, Phineas agreed so readily because this son was hisst resort. Reuben was finished. Phineas was getting on in years, unable to father another son. Even if by some stroke of luck he had another son, by the time the child grew up, he would be too old. Ryan lowered his eyes, letting go of any false hope.


    On the other hand, Morwenna let out a sigh of relief, quickly moving the knife away from Ryan''s neck. She felt genuinely sorry for threatening an innocent child. Phineas


    el.


    instructed his bodyguards, "Let her in The bodyguards stepped aside, clearing a path.


    Morwenna turned back, trying to keep herposure as she spoke to Lorna, "Lorna, you''d better head back. There''s some family business I need to take care of, so I won''t be able to entertain you."


    Lorna looked at Morwenna


    earnestly, then with a smile said,


    "Alright, family matters can be overwhelming. I''ll leave you to it.


    Remember, we''re all civilized hereet


    there''s no need for violence." As Lorna turned and waved goodbye, it seemed as if holding someone


    hostage was an everyday


    urrence. The two had agreed


    beforehand that if Lorna could leave, she should do so quickly and try to find Stuart.


    Phineas''s gaze shifted slightly, a smile on his face as he said, "Hold on, given the current circumstances, it might be best for you to stay with us for a few days. In a bit, I''ll personally ensure you''re safely returned to the Lamonts."