Chapter 490 Their Tranquil Days Were About to Be Shattered

Harold spoke up, and his voice was heavy with old memories. "You know your mother had her reasons. Have you forgotten the phone call your father made before he passed? He wanted you to live a good life, to let go of the past, and to not let one incident ruin two generations."

Joseph's parents had fallen in love during their university years, their bond so strong and quick that they soon conceived Joseph. But their happiness was short-lived. A man who claimed to be the fiance of Joseph's mother showed up and forcibly took her away from Joseph's father.

The aftermath of their separation was devastating. Consequently, she spiraled into depression and tragically took her own life. Shortly after, Joseph's father did the same.

Harold believed that Joseph's mother, who was engaged to another man, should have severed ties with Joseph's father. The aftermath was a massive tragedy—a fate that was bound to happen.

"Was it wrong for my mother to pursue true love? Was she supposed to just sta