Chapter 701

"She harmed my daughter, and I won't let her off the hook. Even if Ariana wants to drop the charges, I won't agree. So don't waste your breath on me." After over twenty years together, Gilbert knew Georgia's temperament all too well. In the past, he had been blinded, unwilling to scrutinize things too closely. But now, with all illusions shattered and the love that once made him turn a blind eye gone, he saw right through her intentions—every word she spoke, every move she made. And his stance remained firm: he would never agree. Truth be told, no father could ever forgive someone who hurt his daughter. Gilbert was no exception. The fact that he had restrained himself from seeking personal revenge was already a concession to Georgia. Expecting him to persuade Ariana to forgive the woman who nearly killed his daughter and granddaughter? Impossible. Georgia's face instantly paled. Not that Gilbert could see it—and even if he could, it wouldn’t have stirred any sympathy in him now. "How c