"Alright, Mom."Joseph said this and sat straight down on the chair.But Melvin, sitting nearby, found him an eyesore.He always looked at him with disdain, lounging on the sofa with his phone in hand, no one knew what he was even looking at.Joseph lowered his eyes, trying hard to suppress the emotions inside.His hand, hanging by his side, was tightly clenched. He thought it was better to avoid trouble than create more of it.After all, he didn’t come home often—just one meal, hardly worth turning it into a standoff.But while Joseph thought this way, his parents didn’t, especially Melvin. The moment Joseph sat at the table, his father’s temper flared."I’ve seen the news online lately. How are you handling it?" As soon as Melvin sat down, his voice came sharp and accusing.Joseph’s face darkened, but he still replied, "I know about it. It’s true I didn’t handle it well this time, but I’ll make sure to deal with it properly from now on.""And how exactly will you deal with it?" Melv
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