Mommy，We Got a Husband by Doris

Chapter 439 The Long-Awaited Father

"He's my dad."

Cormac hated admitting it, but it was the truth.

"Here is the thing, Griffon's been feeling pretty rough in prison lately. After a check-up, they think it's late-stage lung cancer. He probably doesn't have much time left. You should get the paperwork sorted to get him out." Late-stage lung cancer?

Hearing that hit just as hard as when Ravenna was first diagnosed with stomach cancer.

"Okay, got it. Thanks for letting me know," Cormac replied, trying to stay calm.

Everyone, including Alaric, heard what the officer said. What was supposed to be a happy dinner suddenly turned gloomy.

"It's alright, everyone, let's keep eating," Cormac said with a smile, not wanting his issues to ruin the mood.

Even though Griffon had done some awful things and deserved his fate, hearing this news still stung.

"We're all family here; no need to hide your feelings," Alaric said bluntly. "Griffon's got late-stage lung cancer. Are you gonna get him out?"

Cormac paused, his drink halfway to his mouth. "I don't know."

"If it's already late-stage, you should get him out," Rowena said. "If he dies in prison with no one to care for him, you'll regret it later."

everything Griffon

much time left, you should get him out

been judged for his crimes,

quickly adding with a smile,

glass and drank with

"hiccup," Alaric's family didn't stay long and left soon

sighed, "Even though Griffon deserves

said, unable to hold back. "No

remark seemed to hit a nerve for

more true for

Cormac much, yet he felt this way. How much more so for Marigold, who loved him in such a

to bed without a fuss, and the two of them also went to bed without much conversation. That night, who knew if Alaric slept well, but Stellan tossed and turned, unable to shake Alaric's words from

really scared this might

was even more restless. He wished he could go his whole life without hearing about Griffon, letting him rot in prison forever.

came in. Seeing her, Cormac was surprised. "It's so late, Aurora.

him. My school isn't far from here; I can come

an adult; I don't need you to take care of me," Rowena said, ruffling her hair affectionately. "You should

maid? I took care of my dad for years when

to worry about it," Cormac

pregnant; you can't stay up late. Go to sleep." "Okay, go check on Griffon first thing tomorrow. I'll be at home, so don't worry about me," Rowena

the next day, but the