Chapter 94: Chapter 94

More than anything, it was hatred.

Hatred for Autumn Fletcher, which also significantly diminished the strong affection towards Mason Baker.

Nobody expected such an uproar at the dinner table tonight.

No one felt like eating anymore, and the old Mr. Baker spoke up, "You originally accepted her as a goddaughter. If it’s true, this is just turning a goddaughter into a real daughter, which couldn’t be better. However, we should also consider Mason’s fear of being kicked out. This wasn’t his plan, in other words, he’s also an innocent victim, so he’s still part of the Baker Clan."

"I have already said, this house cannot have both him and me. If he stays, I leave. Furthermore, this matter should be decided by my parents, not grandparents. I was initially considerate of the familial bond and didn’t want to make things hard for my parents by saying this, but tonight I suddenly realized something. For someone to call me a bastard, they must have an immoral birth mother. Genes can be inherited, and since he maliciously labels me, I naturally cannot coexist under the same roof with him."

"Why are you so stubborn? You can both exist in the same house. His birth parents made mistakes, but that’s not his fault. This talk of inheriting genes is nothing compared to the actual bond of family." The old Mrs. Baker couldn’t bear to part with her grandson, "Why must you decide a winner? Both are important. Consider your parents’ position; having both children is surely better than giving one up, right?"

"Both children?" Lucy felt a lump in her throat, "You raised the offspring of the villain who swapped children so well, that’s quite remarkable. Are you all really treating Autumn Fletcher and Oliver Eaton as benefactors? Mason Baker grew up happily in your home, but what about me?"

Her voice choked with emotions as she tried to hold back tears, "What kind of life have I been living these past twenty years?"

"I know it was my birth parents who wronged you." Mason Baker spoke up, "I apologize on their behalf. Whatever you ask, as long as I can do it, I’m willing to make it up to you. It was also my fault for calling you a bastard tonight. Please forgive me."

He suddenly seemed overly sincere, but Lucy saw a coldness in his eyes.

"Thank you for your sincerity, but I’m sorry, I really don’t lack anything now. There’s nothing I need you to do for me."

"Lucy, don’t be unreasonable. Mason has apologized and expressed his intentions. Just take a step back, and everything will be fine."

As soon as the old lady spoke, she was met with Liora Hughes’ discontent, "Mom, who are you calling unreasonable? She’s your biological granddaughter! How can you speak like that?"

Liora Hughes would never normally talk to her mother-in-law , leaving the old lady momentarily stunned.

"I don’t care!" The old lady suddenly stood up, "If you dare to kick Mason out and only keep this girl, I won’t let it pass!"

The atmosphere came to a standoff.

Liora Hughes looked at Lucy, whose expression remained unchanged and fearless. She felt, both distressed and fearful. Not for anything else, but fearing her daughter storming out in a fit of anger.

Her concern was shared by Jackson Baker, so he lowered his face and said firmly to his mother, "You should not intervene in this matter. Liora and I will decide."

"This is not just a matter for your small family; it’s a major issue for our entire Baker family!" The old lady insisted, "If this kind of news leaks out, what good can it do for our family? Everyone knows Mason is our grandson. If they find out it’s false, won’t our old faces be laughed at by acquaintances? Moreover, Jackson is a national Prime Minister; I am absolutely against any news harmful to our family spreading."

"Compared to all that, my daughter’s feelings are more important." Jackson Baker replied impassively and authoritatively, "Lucy is right. We have raised Mason as our own son for so many years without any wrongdoing towards him. In contrast, how did his biological parents treat Lucy? Emotion built over years is hard to let go of, but it doesn’t prevent Liora and me from making the right decision."

Upon hearing this, Mason Baker’s heart sank immediately, and he kneeled down, appealing with both reason and emotion, "Dad, I assure you, I will try my best to get along with her. Please don’t drive me out of this family. I’ve grown up by your side since birth, and I have no feelings for my birth parents. Earlier, my birth mother came to ask me for help, and I only did because she gave me life. I won’t see or contact them again. You are my real family."

The old Mr. and Mrs. Baker still believed that the grace of upbringing was greater than birth, and felt it was unfair to drive Mason away for something that wasn’t his fault.

But seeing their son’s determination,

The old Mr. Baker said, "I can understand and respect your wish not to maintain the family relationship with Mason for Lucy’s sake, but outwardly, he must still be your child. Since Lucy and Mason were born on the same day, let’s say they are twins. How about that?"

Lucy knew that if she compromised now, Mason’s issues would be even more difficult to handle later.

"Grandfather’s words for the bigger picture make some sense, but I don’t support it. My mom only gave birth to me. I have no siblings," Lucy then said, "If you two can’t bear this precious grandson, you can do as you wish, but don’t fabricate such falsehoods. Our country values being truthful in all matters, and my father is a national Prime Minister. If such false stories spread, wouldn’t that greatly damage his reputation?"

"That’s right, my daughter is right," Liora Hughes agreed, "Following Dad’s plan would mean handing leverage to Mason and his birth parents."

"Liora, you are confused," the old lady lamented, "How can you be so heartless?"

"Mom’s words give me the illusion that we’re the ones in the wrong. Today, no matter what you two say, Jackson and I will not allow Mason to stay in this family anymore. As for his birth mother, she must pay the price for her audacity!"

Mason Baker looked at her and felt panic and anxiety. He had been living as the son of the Prime Minister for years, receiving courtesy from everyone around him. Tʜe source of this ᴄontent ɪs NoveI★Fire.net

Now, he’s about to lose all that honor.

All of this because of the sudden appearance of Lucy Eaton!