BOTH Casey and Thomas turned to their father the moment he announced that he would be staying here indefinitely. Thomas looked like he wasn't sure if he heard that correctly, while Casey did not hesitate to look at their father as if he had gone crazy.
"Father, are you saying you'll be staying in Delryria, or on this farm specifically?" Thomas asked, needing to be certain.
Their father didn't seem bothered by the question and calmly replied, "On this farm."
"Ha! Old man, have you truly gone senile?" Casey burst out, his voice rising sharply in anger. "Emmy just forgave you two. She chose to be the bigger person and move on from whatever wrongs you did. And now, here you are, trying to force yourself back into her life. Did you even ask her permission? Or is this just another decision you made on your own, without considering anyone else involved? Seriously, have you learned nothing from your past mistakes?"
