After conducting a thorough series of inspections and examinations, the doctor determined that Sam’s grandmother had indeed sustained an injury to her tailbone and would require at least a week of bed rest.


    Given the Lady’s intense pain, the doctor administered a numbing injection along with a painkiller injection to help alleviate her difort.


    Embarrassed, Sam trailed behind his mother as they made their way to his grandmother’s ward.


    Upon entering, Sam was met with his father, Heath, who swiftly approached and struck him across the face with considerable force, eximing loudly, “You hopeless bastard! You’re beyond redemption! Fortunately, your grandmother hasn’t injured herself severely, or I’d be the one to put you in your ce!”


    Sam had always been sheltered from punishment, so his father’s sudden p left him stunned and filled with a sense of injustice.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Seeing her grandson in distress, his grandmother felt a pang of heartbreak and interjected, “Heath, that’s enough. Sam is still young; it’s typical for young people to make mistakes, even if they aren’t admirable.”


    However, Lord Kilgore, Sam’s grandfather, was less forgiving. He red at Sam and remarked coldly, “He’s not that young anymore; he’s an adult now. If he can’t even manage his own desires, what can I expect from him?”


    Fear coursed through Sam as he absorbed his grandfather’s harsh words.


    While he feared his father’s physical punishment, it was his grandfather’s disapproval that genuinely terrified him. A negative impression from Lord Kilgore could significantly impact his standing within the family.


    Heath, incensed by his father’sment, raised his hand once more and began to p Sam repeatedly, shouting, “Argh, you bastard! If I catch you doing anything like this again, I swear I’ll break your leg!”


    In pain, Sam covered his face and cried out timidly, “I’m sorry, Grandpa, Dad, I’m so sorry! I promise I won’t make the same mistake again!”


    Lord Kilgore let out a disdainful snort, saying, “I’m not like your grandmother; she spoils all of you. I adhere to my principles without exception. If you dare to repeat this, I’ll throw you out of Eastcliff, and you’ll never be weed back!”


    Sam nodded vigorously, replying, “Don’t worry, Grandpa, I’ll never do it again, I promise.”


    The stern expression on Lord Kilgore’s face softened a bit at his apology.


    Lady Kilgore sighed and said, “That’s enough; he’s learned his lesson. Please stop punishing and scolding him, especially with his surgerying up!”<fn1e11> Newest update provided by F?nd-Novel</fn1e11>


    Feeling grateful for his grandmother’s defense, Sam approached her bed and knelt beside her, tears streaming down his cheeks. He took her hands in his and said, “Grandma, I’m so sorry; it’s all my fault…”


    Lady Kilgore gently wiped away his tears and reassured him, “A fault confessed is half redressed; I don’t hold it against you.”


    Just then, the gastroenterologist entered the ward and announced, “Master, the operating theater is prepared for the young master.”


    Heath nodded and addressed Sam, “It’s just a minor surgery, so don’t worry. Go with the doctor. I’ll stay here with your grandmother.”


    Sam quickly agreed.


    Lady Kilgore urged, “Lydia, you don’t need to remain here; go with them.”


    Worried about leaving her son alone for the surgery, Lydia quickly replied, “Okay, Mother, I’ll apany him.”


    After Sam and Lydia left with the doctor, Heath turned to his father, shamefaced. “Father, I apologize; I haven’t been sessful in raising him…”


    Lord Kilgore waved dismissively and replied, “Sam is nearly 28; it’s time for him to settle down. Boys won’t mature until they marry. We need to find him a suitable partner!”


    Heath quickly responded, “Father, to be honest, Lydia and I have already identified a suitable spouse for him. She’s the young miss of the Moore family in Aurous Hill. Not only is she beautiful and charming, but she’s also intelligent and capable in her career. My n is that after a corporate marriage with the Moore family, we can elevate our status to the top family in the South Region, thus extending our influence there.”


    Lord Kilgore nodded in approval. “That’s a smart move to bypass the treacherousndscape of Eastcliff and develop in the South Region. Make it happen!”<h3 ss="has-text-align-center" id="chapter-list"><strong></strong>