"Apologize now!" Garvin ordered coldly.
Cathy was taken aback. Garvin had always been gentle and generous, showering her with expensive gifts. Yet here he was, turning against her for someone else.
"I did nothing wrong. Why should I apologize?" Cathy replied through gritted teeth.
Suddenly, Garvin slapped her across the face, his anger uncontainable. "If you won't apologize, then leave. We're done."
"What?! You want to break up with me?" Cathy touched her cheek, tears spilling over.
"Yes, I want to break up with you. Mrs. Reeve is right. You don't respect your elders now; I can't imagine how you'd treat my family after we get married."
Garvin looked disappointed, adding, "The Lewis family is a family of honor and status. I'd be a laughingstock for marrying a rude woman like you."
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