I simply detest him

The Old Man announced, "Before the end of this month, a banquet will be held and Jeff's name will be added to the family Registry."

Even though Arlina was displeased, she couldn't show her dissatisfaction. The fact that Duane remained silent throughout, offering no indication as to whether or not he agreed with the Old Man's statements, only made her more angry.

Of course, Jeff didn't like attention and with the fact that he's an illegitimate son, he didn't like the idea at all.

"Father. People will talk if it comes out that we are giving more attention to an... illegitimate son" It was Elias's mother this time. She seemed dissatisfied with the boy's casual demeanor as she kept her eyes fixed on Jeff.

"Jeff is not an illegitimate child" The Old Man spoke harshly. "Duane was engaged to his Mother before..."

The Old Man swallowed and exhaled, realizing he had said something he should not have.

Since the Old Man had only disclosed to Jeff that his mother and father had dated for a short
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