Ruwen, unable to control his emotions, impulsively struck his daughter. The deep sense of disappointment he felt towards her overwhelmed him, leading to this unfortunate action. The sound of the slap reverberated through the room, a stark reminder of the gravity of the situation.
"Catherine, you only keep talking about yourself. Can't you even notice your father and mother are kneeling? They can't even protect themselves, but you are asking them to protect you! Do you even feel sorry for them? You are truly despicable!" Beryl said with disgust, his voice cutting through the tension like a knife.