No Mercy, No Forgiveness

His expression shifted slightly before he asked Katherine, “Then is he your child?”

Katherine wanted to claim the boy as her own–it wouldn’t disappoint Albert anyway, since she had no ties to the Robsons.

“Yes, he’s mine. As for who the father is, I can’t tell you. But it’s definitely not Sean’s.”

She refused to deceive the old man.

Albert knew he’d judged her character correctly–her integrity was beyond reproach.

The Robson fortune was immeasurable; had Katherine claimed Jacob as Sean’s heir, she’d have gained limitless wealth as the mother. Yet she hadn’t.

“Silly girl,” Albert said gently, “Jacob is your son, and you’re my granddaughter–in–law. That makes him my great–grandson. Whether he shares Sean’s blood matters not.‘

“…What?”

Katherine stood frozen.

The Robson family had only Sean as their sole heir–Albert’s one biological grandson, more precious even than Geoffrey.

After all, the Sutton lineage had many descendants.

How could Albert not care whether the child was Sean’s?

“Katherine, don’t overthink it. Grandpa values you as a person. Even if you and Sean don’t have children, he’ll only ever recognize you as his granddaughter–in–law.”

The elderly Mr. Robson added gently.

Katherine had never felt such profound acceptance before. Her eyes welled up. “Grandpa, thank you.”

Perhaps marrying into the Robson family wouldn’t be so bad after all.

Sean’s parents had passed early, sparing her mother–in–law conflicts. Her only in–law treated her with such kindness.

“No need for formalities with Grandpa.”

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Remembering her unresolved matters, Katherine ventured, “Grandpa, may I visit my friend

tomorrow?”

stays. I’ve arranged for elderly folks to meet him–they

“Alright.”

to speak privately

The next day.

outside. Maureen and Geoffrey still hadn’t returned to

reprimand Maureen privately during their visit, but the

Elizabeth and Heather behind for

go, puzzled. “Working even on

Several company projects hit snags

was flat, a trace of impatience flickering in

me if

with perfect decorum

“Okay.”

gave a slight nod and strode out

was quite pleased with Elizabeth: “Elizabeth, you know Alex just took over the company.

nodded. “Yes,

the other day, I suggested to Mom that

Elizabeth referred

even fonder of Elizabeth upon

position at Corporate Giant was shaky these days. Over recent months, several projects had

Shareholders were growing restless.

corporation after the holidays, those shareholders wouldn’t dare

I ever

and I are engaged. No need

asked, “By the way, is Maureen really not

expression instantly darkened at the mention

says now. Since she won’t come,

let big brother come back for Christmas Holidays? I think everyone wants their family

stirred the

made Heather nod

check

“Mhm.”

of water, hiding the triumph in