Cason readily agreed, thoughtfully serving Miranda a piece of fish.

Under the table, he insisted on holding Miranda's hand, while she kept trying to evade him, wishing she could find a crack in the ground to hide him in.

"Sis, we've agreed that from now on, she can live wherever she wants and go wherever she desires. But she must keep in touch with me daily, so I can always find her.

I've already arranged everything on my end. I've told my parents I won't marry, and if Miranda and I have children, if she's willing to let them live with me, I'll raise them to inherit the family business. If she's not, then the children can take her surname.

As for the Sanderson family, I can adopt someone from a branch family to inherit it."

His voice was clear and resolute, speaking as if discussing something completely unrelated to himself while eating.

Lilah listened, a bit concerned, "Your family probably won't agree, will they?"Cason set down his chopsticks, "Sis, don't worry.

I'm completely comfortable with Miranda staying here with you.

I'll handle my family when the time comes. I'm not the doormat I used to be. If they dare question me, they better consider the consequences."

Lilah finally felt relieved.

With Miranda having found a place to belong, she, as the older sister, was also happy. Yet, the two of them were contemplating whether to share this joyous news with Joselyn and Absolon.

It was certain that they needed to inform Absolon. Cason and Miranda would likely hold a small ceremony here. Though Cason's parents couldn't attend, Miranda's parents could be present, offering them some comfort.

As she thought about this, Lilah recalled another matter.

"Sis, I've never heard you mention your foster parents. Are they not good to you?" After hesitating for a long time, she finally asked.

The Hanson family had always been low-key and reclusive, reluctant to show themselves easily. Still, even so, a daughter should occasionally show concern. Since Miranda had returned, Lilah hadn't heard anything about the Hansons.

Miranda casually replied, "To me, they're no more than distant acquaintances. Being strangers is already a blessing."

Lilah was taken aback for a moment, then refrained from asking more, realizing that Miranda's situation with the Hansons might have been similar to her own with the Phillips family.

The two discussed a bit more, deciding to inform Absolon and Joselyn of this matter, hoping to give them one last chance to consider reconciling.

Miranda would speak to Joselyn.

Lilah would convey the message to Absolon.

Unfortunately, when Lilah arrived, Danna was also there, along with Alivia.

They were keeping watch in Absolon's hospital room. As soon as Alivia saw Lilah, her expression changed, clearly about to erupt in anger, yet she forced herself to hold it in.

She even greeted Lilah, albeit insincerely, "Miss Phillips, you're here."

Lilah smiled faintly, "Ms. Alivia, you seem to be doing well these days. It seems that the two million didn't hurt you much.