Chapter 146 Blood Is Thicker Than Water

• Merle chuckled warmly when she heard Joshua's declaration. "If that's what you truly want to do, I won't stop you. Sometimes cutting ties cleanly is for the best, especially if they really don't care about you."
• "Thank you, Ms. Lewis. I'll think it through and handle this matter as soon as possible," Joshua replied with determination, knowing the issue of his birth documents could no longer be delayed.
• With David and Maggie's return, time was of the essence. Dealing with it sooner rather than later was the wisest course of action for Joshua.