Chapter 119 The Fox Family’s Past

“That should be a long-lasting relationship, definitely not something impulsive. I can sense a deep. understanding between them, and that woman didn’t want to take over either.”

“Mom had a strong personality. When she was young, she dedicated most of her energy to her company. When she found out about this, she didn’t handle it properly. Instead, her relationship with Dad became more strained. Eventually, he requested a divorce, even willing to leave with nothing. However, she didn’t agree…”

By then, Melinda was somewhat surprised and completely engrossed in the story.

“In reality, their relationship was already beyond repair at that time.” Stanley took a sip of tea and gazed at the distant starry sky. “Dad had an illegitimate child. He intended to give up his marriage. completely. That woman seemed to genuinely love him as she didn’t want to pursue marriage either. I met that woman once. I wanted to dissuade her, but she gave me an impression of being intellectual, elegant, and reasonable…”

He sighed softly, his voice low and magnetic. “Mom loved Dad deeply but didn’t know how to salvage the situation. All she did was argue and shout. This abnormal life went on for five long years. I felt suffocated every minute and every second at home… When I was 17, I witnessed Dad carrying that woman out of the fire. He frowned and continued. The maid told me Mom was still inside. I rushed into the raging fire to save her. By the time I brought her out, he and that woman had vanished without a trace…”

Melinda’s heart ached. He may say it calmly, but deep down, he must’ve been in immense pain.

was Dad’s doing. Maybe Mom knew the truth

will to live. She stood amidst the raging fire, waiting for death to embrace her. It seemed like she had given up. And when I was 18, I witnessed a car accident.

pondered silently, feeling

metal contorted. beyond recognition. Nicholas Fox was trapped beneath

Dad!” He rushed over and knelt

take care of your brother for me. I’ll repay you… in my next

disbelief in love and marriage stemmed from his

from the furrowed

the story,

how to respond. He exposed his wound,

stood up to leave, Melinda

“I’ll go reply to an email first. With that, he

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