Chapter 348 The Weight of Regret

• Regret weighed heavily on David as he recalled the day Joshua severed ties with the family. He had even struck him during their confrontation, an act that now filled him with shame. What haunted him more, however, was the realization that as Joshua rose to astonishing success, he had done so without a shred of support from his family. The guilt was almost unbearable.
• "This must stay between us for now," David said, his voice firm as he addressed Shirley and Indy. "Don't tell Frankie. The truth is too overwhelming. If he finds out, it might affect his state of mind."
• The recent scandal involving Maggie had already taken a toll on Frankie, who seemed determined to compete with Joshua. His relentless efforts at Pathos Jewelry had not gone unnoticed by David, who wanted to shield Frankie from further emotional strain.