Derek's guilt deepened, he put his hand to his lips, signaling Liam to retreat, and then walked up the stairs.

In-room.

Bertha saw him enter, her eyes were cold to the bone.

Waiting for him to come in front of her, she opened her mouth.

"Kneel."

Derek was stunned for two seconds, his face filled with resistance.

Even though he felt very guilty in his heart, it didn't mean he let her trample on his dignity.

“As a man, I can kneel in front of my ...