Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

I nodded in agreement.

"The Huffman family lacks culture," Anson admitted frankly.

It dawned on me why he regarded Jared differently. Jared was both scholarly and martially adept, yet also strong-willed.

Anson continued, "But I overestimated him. He picked up vulgar habits from those underlings but behaved obediently in front of me. Some of my trusted men saw through him, and though I was aware, I didn't allow them to gossip.

"He was never cut out for studying. He caused trouble at school and those around me, eager to curry favor, covered for him. Eventually, he became unruly.

"I lectured him several times when I caught him, and though he seemed repentant, he never truly changed his ways.

"So, I sent him to Bermuda to test him. The environment there is like a touchstone. If he couldn't control his desires here, he would be even more reckless elsewhere. Sure enough, it proved true."

Anson sighed heavily, shaking his head incessantly.

happened?" I asked,

funds, and colluded with Navi for his own gain by collecting commissions. He even dared to use the Huffman family's connections to cover for

an outsider and never entered the inner circle." "Well, it's better this way. Perhaps this is truly his redemption." Anson sighed, "At least he finally showed some value while alive. It's not in vain that I saved him

I've had Dylan bury him

less worry in the world. I still think of him occasionally, but each time, it's with regret and resentment. But now, I can finally let go completely." Anson

is the

without saying

lately?" I couldn't help

She wants to establish an alliance with Yare. So, she might not be

business is niche, so

Yare could help the Huffman family. Perhaps I still

that's what matters."

I'll leave now. Seeing your father safely home, I can rest

thoughtful person."