He Regretted Kicking Me And Our Babies Away by David Ellison

Chapter 18 Caroline? It’s You?

Caught between his grandfather, who raised him, and his biological mother, David knew he couldn’t afford to offend either of them.

Richard was adamant against the divorce. As the patriarch of the Ellison family for decades, he wasn’t accustomed to his decisions being overturned. Now that the marriage he had personally arranged was at risk of falling apart, he was furious.

To make matters worse, the one pushing for the divorce was none other than Harper, someone he’d always looked down on.

Harper, on the other hand, was set on having David marry the daughter–in–law she had chosen for him. She dreamed of a new marriage that would bring her the joy of holding a chubby grandson and basking in familial bliss.

“David, you tell us,” Harper said, looking at him. “What do you think? I’ll respect your opinion.”

She had already spoken to her son privately and was confident in his answer.

Richard, of course, understood that with David’s current status and power, Caroline was no longer a suitable match. But letting Harper have her way? That was a blow to his pride he couldn’t bear.

Thus, David’s grandfather calmly yet pointedly spoke up. “David, you’ve undoubtedly risen to great heights. But I know exactly how you managed to take control and climb to where you are now.”

David raised an eyebrow. “Oh? Please, elaborate, Grandpa.”

“You were taught by me–your methods, your cunning your strategies. I’ve seen it all. The battle for control, you won it. And you won it decisively and brilliantly. Andrew couldn’t match you; he’s a fool. The Ellison family could never be entrusted to him, or it would crumble in no time.”

stayed out of it and didn’t intervene. Why? Because I believe in one thing, to the victor goes the spoils. But, David…” Richard’s tone grew sharper. “Don’t think for a moment that my

He was fully aware of David’s entire plan, including

lips curled into a slight

exchange, The Ellison family was terrifying. She was no

upon David’s secret when she

family’s ruthlessness. Richard had been a silent observer, watching his grandsons vie for power without interference, knowing only the strongest

ties meant little compared to the pursuit

to assert control over the conversation. “David, while it’s true you married her during a low point in your life, she didn’t abandon you when you had nothing. Trust my judgment–I chose your bride for

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Caroline?

unreadable, but coldness lickered in his

Finished

had married him thinking she’d be a widow soon, and she’d admitted it

of this

her gaze to

person before. Seeing her today, Harper couldn’t help but feel a twinge of pity. The girl stood silently with her head bowed, her face hidden behind strands of

girl was just another victim, swept up