Ariel instantly panicked. "No. I'm telling the truth! Grandpa really wanted to fish at night, so I headed back to get his fishing gear. Then, he fell into the water …"

"How could it be such a coincidence? The manor is well guarded. Other than you and Father, there was no one else. Don't tell me that he lost his footing and fell into the water!" Hazel stood up and blamed Ariel.

In truth, Hazel was afraid that the other family members would blame her and William instead.

"Ms. Clarke, Father treats you really well. It's all because the engagement was called off, right? Must you be so cruel and take it out on him?"

"Enough. Stop with the nonsense." Charles was still rational.

He furrowed his brows and looked at Ariel. "But you are indeed at fault for leaving Father alone by the lake. If anything happens to him, you will have to bear the responsibility too."

Charles looked at William and Hazel. "You all as well. You can't get away with this!"

They had persuaded Philip to head back