Chapter 50: Both Daryl and Rachel were alarmed by Leila's direct confrontation with Connor. They quickly intervened, pulling their daughter away from the situation. Rachel covered Leila's mouth to silence her, while Daryl hastily apologized to Connor "Mr. Daniels, I'm sorry for my daughter's rudeness. She's spoiled and was out of line," Daryl said Connor merely frowned slightly and responded calmly, "It's okay." Internally, Connor shared Leila's disdain for Tiffany's previous actions. His aversion towards her was so intense that when he was forced into marrying Tiffany by Arabella, he wished he could strangle her. So he understood the Sanchez family's reactions. Had he been in their place, he might have been less forgiving than Daryl and Rachel. He only intervened because Marissa was not Tiffany. He couldn't stand by and watch Marissa suffer any injustice Daryl exhaled a sigh of relief upon hearing Connor's assurance. Despite Connor's harsh reputation, he was known for his straightforwardness and integrity. Daryl interpreted his response as an indication that he would overlook Leila's outburst. However, the ordeal wasn't quite finished. Leila, still heated, shook off Rachel's hand and continued defiantly, “Did I say anything wrong? Mr. Daniels, today you've defended this wicked woman and wronged our family. You don't deserve to lead the top family in the city!" "Shut up!" Daryl exclaimed, his anxiety peaking, ready to discipline Leila. But as his hand was raised, it was abruptly stopped. Daryl turned and saw, to his surprise, that Marissa had intervened gvlnovsis your escape to fiction His feelings towards his niece, Tiffany, were complicated. She had never been loved by her parents since she was born, and as her uncle, he had always wanted to provide her with care. Yet, she had remained distant from the Sanchez family and even her mother. After a brief silence, Daryl lowered his hand and sighed "Tiffany, you should go back now. Your mother can't handle any more stress. Though you don't accept her, she is always thinking of you. Her condition worsened after hearing you'd fled just when you were about to get married. Without Doctor Riss's intervention, she might have been gone. Even if you hold resentment, surely you don't wish to contribute to her demise? She may not have raised you, but she brought you into this world. Please, remain quiet and do not disturb her. That's the least you can do to show your gratitude." Daryl's words were gentle but firm, drawing sighs and tears from those around. Marissa, visibly moved, was about to speak when Leila interjected angrily, "Dad, why are you even speaking to her like that? If she had any decency, she wouldn't have nearly caused my aunt's death back then. She should leave!" Just as Leila finished, Shaun Sanchez, Daryl's son, interjected, "Enough arguing. Csee Aunt Caylee now." Everyone turned their attention to Caylee. Before being wheeled back to her room, she had heard the conversation. As the crowd watched, she attempted to extend her hand towards Marissa, her meaning clear: she wished to hold her daughter's hand
Daryl was right. Despite Tiffany's rejection, her mother had never stopped caring about her. Seeing this, Leila shot a glare at Marissa but didn't drive her away. Instead, shel May leaned on Rachel and began to cry. Tears also streamed down Ruth's cheeks as she looked at Marissa with a mix of eagerness and fear. Caylee, once vibrant and full of life, now lay frail and vulnerable. Ruth longed for her granddaughter to comfort Caylee but feared further heartache. The hallway fell silent, all eyes on Marissa. Everyone was waiting for her to respond
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