Scars Of A Broken Bond by Calv Momose

Chapter 1621

"The shares now belong to Jennie. Even if you're unaware of this thing, I won't let Jennie suffer any injustice," Tyrone said solemnly.

Royce gave a small nod. He gathered the two documents and set them aside. "I'll hold on to these for Jennie."

Tyrone's smile was faint. "I don't mind."

"What's your opinion on Keilani?" Royce sipped his wine.

After Keilani had shared the events of the previous day, Royce suggested calling the police to take action against Tyrone. However, Keilani intervened, claiming Tyrone was oblivious to Kira's intervention and hadn't intended any wrongdoing.

Royce suspected Keilani harbored feelings for Tyrone, assuming Keilani probably discovered Tyrone was the father and then decided to reconnect with Jennie.

Royce sighed. If Tyrone hadn't married and was single, he could be the right man for Keilani. Yet, Tyrone had divorced and was entangled with his ex-wife, with prospects of reuniting. Thus, Royce was against Keilani pursuing a relationship with Tyrone.

Tyrone replied flatly, "Then I'll be direct. Keilani is headstrong and proud, always pampered by her family. I see her as nothing more than a sister."

"In that light, you should avoid leading her on."

"I've never led her on. Yet, the situation is out of my hands. She's Jennie's mother. How can I forbid her from visiting?" Royce froze, pondering. "I'd like to discuss Jennie's custody with you."

Tyrone's response was serene. "There's no need for discussion. Jennie and I believe the custody should be mine." Tyrone took a moment before adding, "Royce... You're aware of Keilani's character. She's immature. How could she possibly care for Jennie? I had taken Jennie in when I was still oblivious to me being her biological father. Now that I'm aware she's my own, my affection for her will only deepen. Plus, Jennie leans on me and prefers not to be with Keilani." Royce knew Keilani's nature and admitted Tyrone had a point.

One could easily draw a conclusion from the very few interactions between Jennie and Keilani.

Royce pointed out, "Yet, Keilani's presence in Mathias hinges on Jennie. Granting her custody would leave her no reason to linger here."

The previous day, Keilani had suggested it was best for Tyrone to raise Jennie. After all, she had no desire for custody and simply wanted to draw nearer to Tyrone. Why raise a child before being Tyrone's partner? The child would only serve as a burden.

'Her desire to be near Jennie stems from her wish to get close to me, not out of love for Jennie. Jennie gains nothing from staying with Keilani," Tyrone expressed. He had considered Royce's words deeply. Yet, with Jennie being his daughter, he couldn't just give up on her custody because of Keilani.

sigh. "Is Sabrina kind to Jennie? Does Jennie enjoy her

is very fond of Sabrina. A few days back, Jennie dashed out of school searching

unfolded?' Royce

a

her way. She showed up at the kindergarten

are still young. Eventually, you might have another child. What's your

children are dear to me. I'll ensure Jennie is treated fairly, especially with your

stay with you. Well revisit this discussion as she grows older." Royce gestured toward the table, querying, "Have you

"Not yet."

looked down, sighing. "It's complicated. Sabrina had agreed to remarry but was mad at me over Keilani's being Jennie's biological mother.

Royce wanted to use their remarriage to dissuade Keilani. Yet, remarrying Sabrina right now would undoubtedly get under Keilani's skin, likely driving Keilani to insane

other means to confront Sabrina.

Royce was taken aback.

Keilani doesn't dwell on me. Perhaps engaging her in conversation more often or suggesting she return to Philade to

to send Keilani back

me ponder

the meal, Jennie said goodbye

chance to depart with them, but Royce and Lance anticipated her intent and intervened. Keilani was visibly

Jennie started opening

asked, "Jennie, do you enjoy spending time with your great-uncle

I'm very fond of them." While Jennie was busy counting money,

disapproval of Tyrone. Lance's constant opposition influenced her feelings, leading

Tyrone. "I'll take you to visit

up Jennie's face, and she beamed. "Those security

smiled. Actually,

go see Sabrina now? Does that sound

"Yes!"