Chapter 1997

“How are you feeling, Grandpa? Do you feel any dizziness, or is your vision dimming?”

Norton appeared frail, his voice barely a whisper.

“I’m feeling much improved now, Nathan.

Don’t concern yourself.

I’m old, and illness comes inevitably with age.

Nathan countered gently, “Grandpa, please don’t speak like that.

Fortune smiles upon you.

You will live to witness the growth of your two great-grandchildren, Colby and Destinee.

As Colby and Destinee were mentioned, a spark ignited in Norton’s eyes.

The thought of witnessing their growth brought him profound joy.

They engaged in conversation for a while, their exchange maintaining the tranquil atmosphere of the room until Ronan limped in, supported by Mylo.

Observing the blood stain upon Ronan’s body and seeing the injury on his leg, Norton’s concern peaked.

“Ronan, my boy, what happened to you?”

Enduring excruciating pain, Ronan knelt by Norton’s bedside.

In a tone laden with sorrow, Ronan confessed, “Grandpa, I beg your forgiveness.

gr@pefruits alongside blood pressure medication could prove

eat more in the

fault, and deserving of

brought me to the ancestral temple to reprimand me, and in his anger,

swelled

the wound grave, Ronan? Nathan, do

It is my fault.

should not have eaten the

remained silent, his

this, Ronan advanced on his knees, his trembling hands reaching out to clasp Norton’s in a desperate plea, his fear and helplessness laid bare for all

I implore

wrongdoing, but Nathan refuses to

a high-security prison, condemning me to a decade

such a fate befalls me, my life

added, “Father, I’ve pleaded with Nathan

the authority

Please, aid Ronan.

of the family matter unfolding

no blame in this

the gr@pefruits by

inflicted injury

further punishment,

family’s affairs discreetly, behind closed

traditionally the most dutiful towards Norton, was in opposition to his grandfather

made my decision,

one-sided accounts of

complex than they portray

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