Chapter 187

Mr. Leonard’s footsteps echoed softly as he descended the stairs, his eyes were dull as he scanned the room.

Alex, Megan, Enzo, and Loyd stood, all eyes on him. Jake clung to his mother's side, his small hand gripping hers tightly.

"Jake," Leonard said softly, stepping forward with a smile. “You look so much like your mother.”

Megan swallowed, her lips pressed tightly together, but she didn’t respond. Her grip on Jake’s hand tightened as Leonard reached out to touch the boy’s face. Jake smiled a little but moved behind his mother to hide. He knew Grandpa hurt mum, so he was also angry.

Leonard’s hand dropped slowly, hurt. “Maybe I deserve that,” he murmured, sighing as he pulled back.

Enzo cleared his throat as dinner was served and they all moved to the table, sitting in silence as the sound of cutlery clinking on dishes became the only noise.

After a long pause, Leonard cleared his throat and looked up at his children. “I know I wasn’t a good father.”

Loyd scoffed, muttering unde