His Sweet Menace novel

---- recognize me as their rightful daughter so he could Marry me. I looked up at his sharp jawline and handsome face. It was rare for him to be so considerate toward me. It meant I was becoming more important to him. If I were smart, I would go along with it and express my gratitude. But how could I do that? The Moores owed mea life. I could never accept them as my parents. Patrick caught on to Charles ' plan. He stared at me intently, obviously weighing his options.

Charles would never marry Lilith. If Patrick refused to acknowledge me, the engagement would be canceled, and his family would lose all future backing from Charles. Meanwhile , even though I wasn't his real daughter , he'd still have a formal bond with Charles if he agreed to the conditions. "Since you don't like Lily, then I agree to let you marry Shayla." After thinking it through, he chose to give in to Charles, ignoring Andrea's objections and Lilith's deep hatred for me.

"Dad, you want to accept that lowlife as your daughter? Charles is my fiancé. I won't give him up!" ---- Lilith burst into tears. "Charles, do you really not love me anymore? I know I was reckless back then for going abroad, and I'm sorry. But I do love you!" Patrick said nothing, basically hiding from the confrontation. Lilith pleaded with Charles, "What do I have to do for you to forgive me? Please, tell me..."