Chapter 0380

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Alden was stunned. No one had ever spoken to him that way before. His mother had always been gentle, and Ignatius, who he had come to see as a father figure, was patient and understanding.

“Take it or leave it! But make up your mind now,” Peter snapped, his tone tinged with exasperation.

Alden ran to his girlfriend, waking her up urgently.

“We have to leave! Your father gave us 24 hours to get out of here before he sends his people to separate us,” he said, his voice trembling.

Grace looked at him, still groggy, but saw the fear in his eyes. Without hesitation, and knowing exactly what her father was capable of, she took his hand and nodded silently.

listened to him. Her son, her only companion, was leaving. Though it hurt, she understood it was for the best. Alden told her a half–truth, careful not to reveal who was

him. Her beauty hadn’t gone unnoticed, and he had persistently pursued her for an affair. When she rejected him politely, he retaliated by closing doors to promising job opportunities, forcing her to work as a laborer in a factory.

of Ushuaia, both Alden and Grace sat in stunned silence. At one point, they wondered if leaving had

I need to talk to you,” Peter said, his

Alden replied hesitantly.

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leaving now. You and your girlfriend–I’ll do everything I can to help you live a peaceful life. I can see the fear

You’re about to become a father, and that’sa responsibility you can’t ignore. I admire your courage, but life isn’t built on bravery alone. I’m going to give you the tools you need to face life’s challenges. I expect you to rise to the occasion. Is that clear? I won’t accept anything

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other. Now that’s settled, I’ll tell you where we’re going. You’ll come with me to Slovenia. Things

pang in his stomach. He hadn’t expected they’d go with his father. Guilt weighed heavily on him as he thought about the circumstances. He loved his mother, but the situation

years. During that time, he stayed in contact with his mother, regularly sending her money for her needs. He bought her a large house and urged her to leave the factory job and focus on what she loved

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