With the knife clenched tightly, Lana applied more pressure, and the wound on her neck deepened.

Matteo's heart ached as he saw that, helpless against his daughter. He eventually gave in. "Alright, I'll let you two go. But starting today, you're no longer part of the Camron family!"

He declared sternly, "From now on, we're done. I'll act like I never had a daughter like you, Lana."

"Dad?" Lana quivered, her face etched with anguish.

"I'm not your father anymore! Leave now!" Matteo waved, sig