Chapter 1142

• Fifth Uncle cast a glance at Sam before continuing, "Gavin, this is your first time attending the Smith Family's ancestral worship ceremony, so you may not be familiar with our traditions. Since the head of the family remains unconscious, your name cannot be entered into the family register. According to our ancestors' rules, that means you are not yet recognized as a member of the Smith Family."
• A smirk appeared on his lips as he added with disdain, "And if you're not officially part of the Smith Family, how can you possibly take part in the ancestral worship ceremony? The rules of the Smith Family are not to be broken!"
• The air was thick with silence. It was obvious to everyone that his long-winded explanation served a single purpose—to prevent Gavin from participating in the ceremony. Even though Gavin's lineage had already been verified, the patriarch’s absence meant he could not be formally added to the family register, thereby disqualifying him from the proceedings.