Chapter 837

Then, mustering every ounce of strength, Herbert’s voice boomed through the room.

“Domenic!”

Domenic halted but remained facing forward.

With a voice worn and heavy with regret, Herbert confessed, “I’ve failed you as an uncle.

I remember holding you, a small child, years ago.

How time slips by.

Yes, I’ve been lured away by greed, yet I am your kin.

You’ve spared me today.

In turn, allow me an uncle’s counsel.

Despite your strength and independence, I must urge you-do not cross your grandfather.

Rumors of Domenic’s abrupt departure from his own engagement ceremony had indeed reached Herbert.

He couldn’t help but quietly admire the courage Domenic displayed, a courage he and his siblings lacked.

“The decision to scatter your mother’s remains wasn’t made lightly.

had your

did approve of your father marrying beneath his station, a decision that didn’t

Be wary.

grandfather’s authority

for you will not change this harsh

through Domenic, Lindsey’s image weaving into his

quiet that followed, Domenic’s

for the

final words, Domenic turned away, exiting with measured steps, his black coat catching

in the sanctuary of his car, he reclined and

ventured cautiously after a pause, “Domenic, you showed up to offer Herbert a chance at life, didn’t you? You spared him because you still hold some lingering sympathy for

glance, Domenic’s

reply was

aren’t you?” His eyes

silent, recognizing the necessity

have been wrestling with his conscience, his stoic facade

dove back into

office sofa as dusk crept in,

sigh

weighed heavily,

bitterness and bygone pain threatened to rise once

he lacked a vent for these

Lindsey’s absence was palpable.

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