Upon hearing that, Felix was clearly shocked.When he had come out, Harry had already left, so Felix didn't see Harry at all. Instead, all he saw was the rear of the car as it left."H-He's back?" Felix was evidently unprepared to face Harry."The police discovered the truth—it truly was an accident that your mother fell off the rooftop," Henry said with a solemn expression. "It wasn't your father's doing. He never committed such a wicked deed."Henry had to tell Felix about it first so that he would understand what actually happened.However, he also knew it would take more than that to mend the relationship between Felix and Harry.Some incidents would leave deep impressions in their wake, like a brand burned onto one's mind. And even as time passed, the marks left behind would never really disappear.As expected, Felix didn't respond to Henry's words.Henry then continued gently, "So, Felix, can you be a good boy and wait at home for your father and Ms. Shirley to return?"
As they headed home, Harry held Lucas in his arms all the way, his loving gaze never leaving his son.In that moment, Harry felt as though it wasn't a mere child he was holding—Lucas was his world.But undoubtedly, he also felt guilty for the way he'd acted in the past.How could acquiring the Clark family's inheritance be the only reason he wanted a child? In fact, it was their blessing that their son chose to come to them.That in itself was already precious enough.However, Harry hadn't known how to appreciate such things then, and instead, he'd used his son as a tool to obtain personal gains.He truly hadn't known chalk from cheese.But now that he had come to his senses, things were still salvageable."Who do you think Luke resembles?" Harry studied Lucas's features, but he still didn't have a clue.Yet, as he gazed at the cuddly bundle in his arms, he started growing fonder and fonder of Lucas."I think… he resembles Felix a bit. Perhaps they both take after you." Shirl
Felix never thought that Harry, whom he had met so many times before, was actually his father.He had also never expected for Harry to disappoint him so much.Felix continued keeping his head low and remained silent.He would be lying if he said he wasn't disappointed in Harry at all. And not only that, he was also infuriated.Harry was his father, and he knew how much Felix had craved to reunite with him. Yet, Harry had turned a blind eye to this and played the role of an outsider."Felix, you can tell me whatever's on your mind. I'll take it with grace, regardless of whether it's pleasant or unpleasant." Harry earnestly looked at Felix.How Harry wished Felix could read his thoughts and know that he truly regretted his choices.He regretted not choosing to be a good father and all the other wrong decisions he had made. He'd even nearly let slip the chance to sit down and talk to Felix like this.Finally, Felix looked up at Harry. But his eyes were full of disappointment and
"Whose granddaughter? You must've misheard." Henry decided to play dumb. He'd planned to keep Natalie in the dark about this anyway.He was hoping that, through his own effort, she could one day see him standing on his own feet again.But in the process of this, he didn't want her to be by his side.Henry didn't want Natalie to witness how tough and arduous it'd all be. Not to mention, she would also have to see him in such a helpless state."Are you really going to keep something like this from me?" Natalie walked toward Henry and stopped before him. Then, she stared at him with an unwavering gaze.Judging from her attitude right now, Henry knew that Natalie wouldn't let this slide if he didn't give her proper explanation.Wholly obedient to his wife as Henry was, he instantly hesitated under Natalie's glare.Meanwhile, Amos watched the scene play out from the sidelines. He couldn't help but think that it was best for Henry to spill the beans if he had to.After giving
Meanwhile, Rachel was sitting on the table in an alluring and sexy pose. She wore a tight-fitting mini-dress. And under the light, her long, slender legs were exceedingly attractive. The men were so bewitched that they probably even wouldn't be able to remember the date if anyone asked.Smiling, Rachel agreed. "Sure, why not?"Women like her who were always up for a game were the type men found most attractive.Soon, the game started, and Rachel lost the first round.The men were beyond excited. "You lost, Ms. Anderson!" they exclaimed. In other words, they were urging her to take off her clothes.But Rachel was only wearing a mini-dress. How could she do that? If she took it off, she'd only have her underwear on.Leonard's hands balled into fists on either side of him. He couldn't just stand by the side and watch as Rachel disregarded her own dignity and pride.Even when she was still in the entertainment industry, she had never stooped so low! Why on earth was she do
Rachel had meant to protect Leonard, but how did it end up the other way round again?In fact, he'd protected her so well that the thugs couldn't even lay a finger on her.However, Rachel could clearly hear the grunts Leonard let slip. He was probably in a lot of pain, yet he still did his best to put up with it."Stop hitting him… Please, just stop…"Several moments later, Rachel's tears rolled down her cheeks—Leonard was hanging by a thread now.His head was leaning against her chest, and his breathing had become extremely weak.Rachel lost track of how long the agony lasted. The only thing she was aware of was a group of men barging into the bar sometime later."Mr. Richmond!"The group of men darted toward Leonard and Rachel and swiftly had the thugs under control. "Mr. Richmond?" they called out again."He's severely injured. You have to take him to the hospital now! Get him to the hospital!" Rachel cried out amid her sobs.What happened was totally contrary to her
Leonard pressed his lips into a thin line and didn't try to argue with Rachel.As long as she refused to admit it, reasoning with her until he was blue in the face wouldn't get him anywhere.Rachel observed Leonard's silence and awkwardly said, "Since you're fine, I'll take my leave now."But just as she turned to leave, Leonard grabbed her wrist."I was so close to death. Are you really going to leave me just like this?" He pitifully gazed at Rachel. His pitiful and aggrieved attitude stopped Rachel in her tracks, and she felt as though her legs were suddenly glued to the floor.Leonard made it seem like she'd be the most wicked human on earth if she were to leave him just like that."You could at least help me back to the ward, no?" Leonard frowned, sounding displeased."You were the one who faked your own death… If you hadn't done that, you'd already be lying in bed right now," Rachel muttered under her breath.Only Leonard could've come up with an idea as ill-humored as f
At that moment, Rachel did feel slightly tempted, and her heart was touched as well.Throughout the years, many men of noble birth had wanted to court her for fun. But Leonard was the first man who'd ever dared to ask for her hand in marriage.Anyone at her age would naturally look forward to a romantic relationship. But Rachel didn't dare to indulge in one.Rachel was stunned for several moments. Then, she smiled, saying, "Let's not think about the what-ifs. Aren't you afraid I might start taking you seriously?""I'm not kidding you! If you're worried that I'm not serious about you, we can go straight to the City Hall and get our marriage license when we return to the country!" Leonard answered firmly.Because of Rachel, Leonard took the notion of marriage very seriously.Now, he finally understood what Henry meant when he'd said, "It's not that you don't want to get married. You just haven't met the one who'd make you lose all reason. And you'll want to give marriage a chance