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Chapter 157

Outside the room, Jameson called out, “Howard, you awake? I need to talk to you?

Howard opened the door and saw him standing there. “Gwendolyn’s asleep. Let’s talk outside,” he said, closing the door gently behind him.

Jameson looked pale and asked hesitantly, “How’s her injury?”

“Just spit it out,” Howard said, his expression detached and his voice low.

“Look, Howard, Jameson began, his voice heavy with concern, “Tve been thinking about your grandfather…”

“He’s not my grandfather anymore.” Howard cut in, seeing through it all. “I know you’ve been visiting the hospital a lot. If you want to honor your duties, that’s your business.”

Jameson rubbed his hands together nervously. “Warren is old and in pain. He’s been discharged tonight, and Jarvis only cares about his

shares.”

Cleaning his tears, Jameson continued, “Howard, he is… after all, my father. The harsh treatment we received was partly because my birth led to my mother’s death in childbirth. If you have to blame someone, blame me.”

and kind–hearted but foolishly dutiful.

ask Gwendolyn to heal him? She’s got

outright.

fulfilling your filial duties, but leave

Warren knows he was wrong and really wants to apologize to you in person. I know you’ve got a loyal heart. If you were truly heartless,

“Dad!”

late. I have Cliff drive you

at Howard’s resolute face, filled with

Pleading was futile.

flickered towards Gwendolyn’s closed door. Howard was right. She was too kind–hearted

Jameson said,

the internet

were mostly deleting their previous comments, leaving apologies in

deputy chairman of the Health Association was suspended, and the association’s notice was taken

exposed, and his

and marrying into wealth. Her interview clip

daughter, Gemma must be filled with regret.”

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