At that moment, Kairi was the only one who could truly understand her father’s heartache.

She knew that he was grieving over her mother’s inability to witness the scene before them with her own eyes.

Sometimes, the living found comfort in believing that their deceased loved ones could appreciate the fruits of their patience from the afterlife.

This perspective could bring peace of mind.

However, not everyone could adopt such an open-minded outlook.

Some people might regret that their loved ones couldn’t live long enough to witness the outcomes they had hoped for, and they became consumed by this sorrow, unable to break free from its grip.

Mr. Elms, along with Kairi, belonged to the latter group.

Martial artists placed a high value on strength and strive to overcome their destinies.

They believed that the key to changing one’s fate lied in living life to the fullest.

Therefore, they didn’t believe in an afterlife, knowing that death was final, like a candle that had been snuffed out.

To the living, the greatest source of regret was when a loved one died with unfulfilled desires.

Given this, Kairi chose not to comfort her father.

She understood that he needed to shed tears to find relief from his pain.

Fortunately, Mr. Elms was not a fragile man.

After shedding tears, he allowed his grief to flow out and felt somewhat better.

Realizing that this was meant to be a joyful day, he quickly wiped away his tears and, with a smile, said, “I’m sorry, I made a fool of myself.

Isn’t it time for me to be served some tea?”

With Mr. Elms’ recovery, the Elms family breathed a collective sigh of relief.

Wanting to help the old man move forward, Zayne eagerly asked those around him, “Where’s the tea? Why hasn’t it been served yet? I want to offer tea to my father-in-law!”

“We’re bringing it now!” A young man scurried forward with two cups of tea.

closer to him, and the two of them knelt on either side of Mr.

held it with both hands,

clearly,

nodded in

cup with one

table before him

turned to face Zayne

there’s just one condition that I require before I can allow you to

his head

me what

took Kairi’s hand in his own and held

voice, he spoke his

don’t care where the two of you end up

don’t even have to visit me for years on end, be it one, three, five, or even

won’t be upset or fussy

I ask is that you treat Kairi with the utmost care

you stop loving her, don’t mistreat

her back to the

you promise

old man spoke, Kairi and Xion wept openly,

hung his head in shame, knowing all too well the sordid reputation of the Banks family. His father

but the entire incident had resulted in widespread contempt for the

concerns were not unwarranted, given

of shame, Zayne lifted his right

“Father, you needn’t worry.

have already decided that Kairi and I will settle down in Aurous Hill after we’re

more time with Xion, but Kairi and

I swear to treat Kairi with all my heart, to love

in these promises, you and the Elms family have my

handed Kairi’s hand to Zayne, and said with

can take Kairi with

you, Dad!

alright!” Mr. Elms repeated the word three times, waving his hand with

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