By the time the party came to an end, Finn and Max had already left together. Jennie pouted and shot a resentful glance at her father, her voice brimming with frustration.

"Dad, what do you mean by that? Didn't you say you'd always protect me, love me, and spoil me?"

"Why did you scold me in front of Finn just now? And even agreed to his request?"

The more she spoke, the more aggrieved she felt. Her eyes welled up with tears as she continued, her voice trembling.

"How am I supposed to pursue ...