Chapter 308 – When the Big Tree Topples, the Drama Begins
"Brother, what are you doing?"
Brooke's voice was sharp with confusion and disbelief. Watching Buck treat John with such unexpected reverence filled him with unease and frustration.
Just as he was about to question further, Buck barked, "Shut up!"
Brooke froze, lips clamped shut, his pride wounded but his obedience stronger.
John's eyes narrowed slightly, scrutinizing Buck. "Why the sudden apology?" he asked coolly. "Don't you blame me for your father's death?"
Buck shook his head with surprising calm. "Mr. Lopez, you were right. My father's life was hanging by a thread. He didn't have much time left. You did everything you could to save him, but sometimes... fate just doesn't give us a choice."
He lowered his head slightly, a gesture of sincere respect.
"I shouldn't have blamed you, Mr. Lopez."
Brooke and the others stood in stunned silence. Their insides churned with confusion and irritation. Why was their eldest brother still defending this man? How did he know for sure that John had done his best to save Arno?
Buck glanced at John again and asked, "Mr. Lopez, may I ask... where is your master now? Where's Perry?"
It was clear Buck had finally calmed down and begun thinking rationally. Perhaps, he now realized, the 'opportunity' Perry once mentioned had nothing to do with curing Arno—but something else entirely.