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After Alicia finished speaking, lan couldn’t hold back his laughter.
“This girl’s got a seriously sharp tongue, but honestly, I love that about her, Ian thought.
He turned to Leo and said, “Mr. Hammond, it’s been a while. Honestly, I never thought you’d turn out like this–I’m honestly at a loss for words p>
Leo’s face grew even darker after Ian’s comment.
He noticed that people at a few nearby tables were glancing over at them.
He’d never felt this embarrassed in public before.
He’d just been so angry that he couldn’t help raising his voice.
Back in the day, he would’ve just stormed off in anger.
But now, after finally getting a chance to see his daughter–and finding her tangled up with the guy he despised most–there was no way he could just leave.
He couldn’t let Ian have anything to do with his daughter.
Leo pulled out a chair and sat down, forcing a smile that didn’t reach his eyes as he looked at Ian. “That’s none of your concern p>
Then he asked, “What do you want with my daughter p>
Leo was sure it was Ian who’d made the first move to contact his daughter.
Ian looked genuinely puzzled. “Daughter? Who’s your daughter p>
Then he deliberately turned to Alicia. “Are you his daughter p>
Alicia shrugged. “Nope p>
“Maybe he’s just getting old and forgetful, or his eyesight’s shot–sees someone and just decides they’re his daughter.” Alicia said, her tone dripping with sarcasm.
Leo was left speechless.
‘Who’s old and forgetful? That was a low blow,‘ Leo thought, feeling the sting.
His face grew even darker. “Alicia, do you have to be this harsh? Is this really how you talk to your own dad p>
He never thought he’d see the day when his own daughter would team up with the guy he hated most, tag–teaming to roast him right to his face.
Alicia didn’t even bother looking at him. Instead, she turned to Kevin, who was standing behind his father.
With a perfectly sincere expression, she said, “Mr. Hammond, your dad might be coming down with dementia. You should probably get him checked out at the hospital.
“I’ve already told him I’m not his daughter, and I’m not even a Hammond. If he keeps mixing things up like this, it must be pretty serious p>
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Kevin was left speechless.
‘Is my sister out of her mind? How could she say something like that?
‘And seriously, how am I supposed to respond to that?‘ he wondered, feeling totally at a loss.
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Leo was so furious he nearly toppled over, slamming his hand on the table. “Alicia, are you really trying to send me to an early grave p>
‘Dementia? Really now? Who says stuff like that about their own dad?‘ Leo fumed, feeling personally attacked.
Alicia blinked innocently. “Me? I didn’t do anything!
“I was just being nice, asking your son to take you to the hospital. Why are you so ungrateful p>
Then, without missing a beat, she added, “It’s not like I’m your stepdaughter, always acting like someone died at home.
“Honestly, the fact that you’re still alive is a miracle p>
Leo was so furious he was shaking. “You… you p>
Ian piped up, “Look at him shaking like that–man, that’s gotta be serious p>
He shot a look at Kevin. “Mr. Hammond, your dad’s falling apart right in front of you and you’re just standing there? Wow, some son you are. Shouldn’t you be rushing him to the ER or something p>
Ian was seriously disappointed in the three Hammond brothers–he was honestly starting to get sick of them.
None of them took after Alicia’s mom; instead, they were all just the spitting image of that pain–in–the–neck Leo.
If Alicia’s mom ever found out how those brothers were always playing favorites with their stepsister and treating their real sister like dirt, she’d never forgive them.
Anyway, Ian was never going to secretly help them out again. They could fend for themselves from now on.
Kevin was left speechless.
‘Seriously, what did I ever do to deserve this?‘ Kevin thought, feeling totally wronged.
He turned to Alicia. “Ally, don’t get Dad all worked up. He just wants to talk to you p>
Alicia shot him a frosty glare. “That’s your dad, not mine. What, are you coming down with dementia too?
“I’ve got even less to say to you guys,” she said flatly.
Leo was clutching his chest, clearly in pain from anger.
He looked at Alicia, like he could barely breathe. “Ally, I don’t feel well p>
Back then, if he ever felt sick, Alicia would drop everything to help–acupuncture, whatever it took.
But he really didn’t want to keep making a scene in front of lan.
Honestly, he was actually feeling sick from all the stress and anger.
He hoped Alicia would help him out of there, find somewhere private to get checked out and maybe cool off a bit.
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And hopefully, while they’re at it, he could have a proper talk with her.
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But Alicia just rolled her eyes. “See? I told your son to take you to the hospital, but you just had to get all worked up about it. “People really need to admit when they’re getting up there in years. If you’re not feeling well, just go see a doctor already p>
She knew Leo absolutely couldn’t stand being called old.
Especially with his old rival–who was nine years younger–standing right there, watching the whole show.
She kept going, twisting the knife. “Look at you and Ian–you’re supposed to be the same age, but sitting here together, it’s like you’re from two totally different generations.
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