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.

doubt, once he was older, he'd be a very striking

you again,

I had no idea you were the so-called father

want you to know, I never

you and my mother cheated on my father, you still expected me

know how bad it looks,

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

The reason I never wanted to see

let me explain what happened, from my perspective

with the man who fathered me. Because to me, Maximus is my

accept me now, I'm willing to wait until you're

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

and for better

his firstborn. Paul's attitude took him completely by surprise. He knew little about teenagers-and had no clue how intense they could

warm up to him—but the reality was the complete opposite.

left to say, Paul stood up and walked back inside. The butler, who'd been watching the

think it's time for me to go. Please say goodbye to Mr. Evans

sir. I'll pass on your message... Just try to understand the boy.

time, he'll come around to

car when he heard

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