Forced Marriage: My Wife, My Redemption by Lilyheart

Chapter 170: Memories...

By the time Julia left the study, it was already past dinner. His mood melancholic, his steps were slow and heavy as he made his way to his room,

His heart was weighed down with thoughts—questions and confusion swirling in his mind about his past and the mystery surrounding him and his twin sister. He had to solve it all and bring the matter to a closure.

For as long as he could remember, Sonia Andrews was introduced to him as his mother. She held that title in name, but he had never felt any real connection to her.

They were like night and day and she had always been the opposite of what he is Even as a child, he would often ask his father if she was truly his mother.

In public, in front of family and guests, Sonia treated him like a precious jewel—her baby boy, always full of love and attention. But the moment they were alone, her true nature would come out. Her kind words turned cold, and she treated him with disdain.

Behind closed doors, Julia became her target—she’d hit him, pinch him, insult him. He was just a punching bag to her. A child with no value.

At just six years old, Julia was already convinced that Sonia Andrews wasn’t his real mother. No matter how hard hearted a mother is, there would be leniency.

One day, he’d finally gathered the courage to tell his father. He had sneaked into the study, tears in his eyes, and told Josh everything.

"Are you sure about this?" Josh had asked, his voice serious.

Julia nodded. He wanted his father to believe him. Without another word, he had lifted his shirt, revealing fresh bruises and scratches on his skin.

His father’s face darkened immediately. It was clear he was furious. Julia knew hell might be let loose. He dare not take chances.

But before he could storm out, Julia ran forward and grabbed the hem of his shirt tightly, stopping him.

have been written all over his face.

what she might do. She had always warned him that the day he told anyone would be

He kept calm. But that didn’t mean he ignored what his son had

the torture making sure he leaves maids and guards around him since she plays the good

would receive toys, books, or other gifts. But this time, his father called him to the study

fast. We prepare them for real-life responsibilities early," Josh had explained. "Today, this is your

made his heart skip

eyes widened. Tears welled up as he read the result. Sonia wasn’t

scream in relief, in joy, but his father quickly placed a hand

felt like a bucket of cold water had been

child, he understood the weight of that moment. His heart though chastised continuously leaped in happiness, he was overjoyed— finally he was free

something missing, he looked up at his father with innocent curiosity and asked, "Then, who is

His expression turned distant, his face clouded with sadness and cold. The type of coldness he had never seen on his face in the years he called him

you dropped on the floor and see if

heart fluttered at the image of a beautiful, gentle-looking woman. Her smile was

excitedly, "When are

right away. Julia couldn’t see

understood human emotions even

were red. His voice was hoarse when he said, "I’ll take you

to a house, but to a cemetery. His real mother was gone, long before she ever got the chance

made a difficult decision and sent Julia out of the country. It wasn’t punishment—it was protection, and part of the

and survival skills. By ten, every Anderson child was expected to be able to attend business