William was enjoying a grilled steak at Ikinari Steak just outside a bar, unaware that the Carter family had descended into chaos.
In short, Anthony Carter had decided to confine Ryan to the house.
When Lila came home, she found the house in disarray. Her mother, Avery, was pleading with Anthony Carter. Seeing her return, Avery merely glanced at her but didn't speak.
Lila's father, Xavier Carter, was also standing by, not even daring to breathe heavily.
As for Ryan, he was standing there too, his head hanging down, motionless, like a child who had done something wrong.
"This matter is settled, and begging won't help," Anthony Carter said to Lila upon seeing her return. "Lila, go to school tomorrow and handle Ryan's withdrawal paperwork."
