“Your daughter may be thoughtless, but being older, are you equally thoughtless?"

Sanford remained nonchalant in the face of Blake's words. He cast a sidelong glance at Maggie and pulled her towards him.

"You've thrown around the term ‘lover’ quite a bit, yet do you comprehend its implications? Since I‘m not married now, why can't I be in a relationship with Maggie? If you'd prefer your daughter not to reside indefinitely in the psychiatric hospital, I'd suggest you curb your temper and watch your words and actions!"

His tone dripped with frosty disdain. Blake felt a stab of humiliation at being reprimanded by someone younger

However, considering Sanford's status, he had no choice but to stomach the affront.

"Mr. Robles, you've detained my daughter for a full day now. Can you consider releasing her?"

Sanford gave him a cold look and retorted, “Your daughter has been tormenting my Maggie since they were kids. A short stay in the psychiatric hospital is far from enough to make up for the harm she's caused."

Blake's heart sank, and he struggled to keep his composure as he asked, “How long do you intend to keep my daughter in the psychiatric hospital?"

Looking at Maggie, Sanford smiled and inquired, "How Long do you think it will take? It depends on our mood."

Maggie cast her gaze downward, her heart racing as she absorbed Sanford's words.

She felt a gentle caress of warm breath against her ear, igniting a tingling sensation in her heart.

The arm draped over her shoulder held her gently, its warmth seeping into her.

She yearned to distance herself from him, yet found herself drawn to remain in his vicinity Longer.

She savored the fleeting joy of the moment.

“Maggie, your lunch is not finished yet. Let's go inside and finish eating.”

Hearing the familiar voice, Maggie instinctively looked in his direction and caught a glimpse of his friendly, smiling eyes.

She quickly looked away and tried to keep calm.

Seeing that the two were about to enter the studio, Blake's face darkened.

He directed an angry gaze at Drake and confronted him.

“Drake, is this how you've taught her to disrespect her elders? After all the years of generosity towards your family, is this how you repay me?"

He was powerless against Sanford, but he could take his anger out on his brother.

If they didn't convince Maggie to release his daughter, he vowed to make them pay.