In the face of the Hill family members' menacing gazes, Mike's legs gave way as he finally succumbed to the pressure and fell to his knees with a thud.

"I—It's … It's a misunderstanding!" Mike couldn't stop shaking and broke out in a cold sweat. "I was just joking. Please don't take it to heart, everyone."

Patrick still had a smile plastered on his face. "You mean you're not going to slap him?"

"No, I wouldn't dare!" Mike waved his hands. "I have a cheap mouth and just like to brag. Please fo