Tee’s jaw tightened instantly. “Dad, don’t bring Mix into this,” he said firmly, finally lifting his eyes toward his father. “He isn’t your child. I’m here already, so say whatever you want to say to me, not him.” The dining room fell completely silent. Even the maids standing quietly at the corner lowered their eyes nervously. Tee’s father slowly placed his cutlery down against the plate with a soft clink. His expression hardened. “So you still defend him.” Tee said nothing. His fists remained tightly curled beneath the table, the veins on the back of his hand visible again. Across from him, Thitipong shifted awkwardly in his seat while Nart quietly looked down at her untouched food, sensing the growing tension immediately. “Tee,” his mother finally spoke softly, trying to calm the atmosphere, “your father only means,” “No.” His father cut her off sharply without taking his eyes off Tee. “He knows exactly what I mean.” Tee inhaled slowly through his nose, forcing himsel
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