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 traveled

“Alright.”

needed to speak privately with

The next day.

was falling again outside. Maureen and Geoffrey still hadn’t returned to the

privately during their

left Elizabeth and Heather

go, puzzled. “Working even

company projects hit snags

of impatience flickering

tell me if you need

spoke with perfect decorum in

“Okay.”

a slight nod and strode out

Elizabeth: “Elizabeth, you know Alex just took over the

“Yes, I

I suggested to Mom

“Mom” Elizabeth referred to

of

shaky these days. Over recent months, several projects had been snatched away by

Shareholders were growing restless.

Barbara’s corporation after the holidays, those shareholders wouldn’t dare

I ever

and I are engaged. No need for

then asked, “By the way, is Maureen really not coming back with your

instantly darkened at the

Maureen says now. Since she won’t come, he won’t

back for Christmas Holidays? I

stirred

made Heather

go check on them

“Mhm.”

sip of water,