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."

Rowena say this. Despite everything Griffon had done to her,

the doctor says he doesn't have much time

judged for his crimes, and that

with a

raised his glass

this "hiccup," Alaric's family didn't stay

though Griffon deserves it,

unable to hold back. "No matter

to

true for Alaric

love Cormac much, yet he felt this way. How much more

fell silent. When they got home, Caspian, Harry, and Elisa went 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

really scared this might become an unfixable rift between

more restless. He wished he could go his whole life without hearing about Griffon,

Cormac was

Cormac, your dad is sick, right? You should go take care of him. My school isn't far from here; I can come home after school and help Aunt Rowena, who's pregnant."

I'm an adult; I don't need you to take care of me," Rowena said, ruffling her hair affectionately. "You should focus on your studies and leave the rest to us." "Yeah,

"But with me here, why spend money on a maid? I took

because there was no other way before. Now I have options, so you don't need to worry about it," Cormac tried to persuad her. "Be good and go to sleep." "Alright then,"

Rowena. "You're 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

day, but the sun would rise as