Benedict never liked it when Lucy was the subject of gossip.

Everyone who knew him acknowledged that he was a doting father. How could he enjoy the disparagement of Lucy?

It was one of the main reasons Benedict hoped that Lucy wouldn’t participate in the party.

Lucy brushed off Benedict's concerns as the overprotectiveness of a timid father, but Benedict couldn't shake off his discomfort.

Today was no different. From the moment they entered, he struggled to contain his anger at the flood of insults directed at her.

Despite this, Benedict endured all the humiliation for the sake of his …