Chapter 1087

"That's right. I'd like to speak with him alone, if you don't mind, Mr. Evans."

"I think you're misunderstanding something. Letting you into my home doesn't mean you get to decide whether I'm in the conversation or not. Still, I'm trying to be reasonable and if Paul wants to speak with you alone, only he can ask me for that."

"Fair enough... Let the boy decide," Pierre said, hoping the kid would say yes.

"Paul?" Maximus asked, breaking the tense silence.

"Dad, I think the sooner I get this over with, the sooner we can move on," Paul said seriously, tired of watching two grown men fight for his attention.

"Alright... I'll be in the study if you need me, son."

"Thanks, Dad."

With nothing more to say, Maximus stood up and walked back into the mansion, his chest tight, feeling a knot he couldn't shake.

Trying to distract himself, he went to see Adele. He knew time would pass easier if he was with his granddaughter.

Meanwhile, in the garden, Pierre stared at the boy, amazed. Since the last time he saw him, Paul had grown a lot—he was maturing, becoming a handsome young

man.

he was older, he'd be a

glad to see you again, Paul..." Pierre

I had no idea you were the so-called father

I want you

cheated on my

know how bad it looks,

Yeah, I'll admit, back then you were a pretty cool guy, we all thought so. But that doesn't change the fact that you had an affair with my mom while she was married, and I was

my dad raised a child that wasn't even his? The reason I never wanted to see you or meet you is that I don't care. I

me explain what happened, from

to bond with the man who fathered me.

until you're ready. If I've waited all these

get comfortable, because that day is never coming. As long as my dad is by

for better or worse, he's been in my

took him completely by surprise. He knew little about teenagers-and had no clue how intense they could be emotionally. It hit him harder than he

reality was the

who'd been watching the whole

to go. Please say goodbye to Mr.

your message... Just try to understand the boy.

but believe me—with time, he'll come around

was walking toward his car when he heard Maximus's deep voice

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