Billionaire Ex-wife: I Can't Live Without You

Chapter 2085

“My strictness was born of high hopes, not harshness.

” Norton’s voice softened, his eyes moistening.

“Over the last twenty years, you’ve not only succeeded me at the helm of Payne Group, but you’ve also risen to be a leading figure in Stastle.

”

Nathan exhaled slowly, his tone steady.

“What are you trying to tell me? Is this a walk down memory lane?”

Norton exhaled deeply.

“You’ve grown strong, making decisions on your own, no longer heeding my words.

I sent Kern to fetch you, yet you did not return.

Without feigning illness, how else could I have brought you back?”

Feeling unfairly accused, Nathan responded, “My respect for you is immense, yet I have my limits.

You know me well; I will not stand by while those I cherish are harmed.

I’ll confront anyone who poses a risk, regardless of who they are.

Ronan has been imprisoned for just two days, suffering minimally, yet you’re so troubled.

You used the truth about my parents’ car accident to manipulate me into releasing Ronan, even feigning illness to have me return.

you deeply

”

confronted with this accusation, found himself

persuade Nathan through the bond of family

“Nathan, I’m aging.

you and Ronan, and one

tragic

you and Ronan clashing over the family’s

”

he spoke, Norton reached out to

recoiled, avoiding

taken aback, withdrew his hand and shifted the conversation

reveal the truth about your parents accident, but

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expression grew stern; he paused momentarily before conceding,

”

Norton was momentarily surprised.

numerous justifications, yet Nathan’s

relief washed over Norton, though a flicker of guilt crossed his eyes as

your father was my favored heir… The man responsible for the accident

him in evading repercussions by hiding the truth about my son and daughter-in-law’s

”

deepened, distrusting the narrative Norton

friend was that? Do I know him? You dislike being in debt

haven’t I heard of anyone

of a life-saving

could there have been silence for

convinced that Norton’s explanation