Chapter 128

Audie shook his head weakly, tears streaming down his cheeks. He approached Clarissa and hugged his only daughter tightly. "My child...I beg you not to be blinded by pride like I was. It will only lead you to ruin," she poignantly whispered in Clarissa's ear.

But Audie's advice was no longer helpful to Clarissa. She pushed her mother's body so roughly that Audie staggered back. Without any guilt, Clarissa threw her mother out again.

"I said leave! I don't want to hear anything from you!" Clarissa snapped with a cold, piercing look in her eyes.

Audie winced at the pain in his chest at the attitude of his daughter, who seemed to have no more love for him. She tried to stand up straight even though her knees felt weak.

"Clarissa...my daughter, understand. I only want what is best for you. This path will only make you miserable like I was," Audie said hoarsely with tears in his eyes.

Clarissa chuckled dismissively. "Nonsense! Don't compare me to you, ma'am. I'm much stronger and won't su