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.

and the two of them knelt on

cups, held it with both hands, and respectfully presented it to Mr.

clearly, “Dad! Please have

smiled and nodded in gratitude, accepting

cup with one hand

on the table before him and motioned for his daughter,

turned

there’s just one condition that I require before I can allow you to marry my daughter,” he began, his eyes fixed on

bowed his

Father, tell me

took Kairi’s hand in his own and held

stern voice,

don’t care where the two of you end up living, nor what kind of life you choose to

years on end, be it one, three,

upset or fussy about

that you treat Kairi with the utmost

at any point you stop loving her, don’t mistreat

you ever send her back

you promise me

spoke, Kairi and Xion wept openly, moved by the gravity of

all too well the sordid reputation of the Banks family. His father had gone as far as

mother and daughter, but the entire incident had resulted

Elms’ concerns were not unwarranted, given this

a deep sense of shame, Zayne lifted his right hand and made

“Father, you needn’t worry.

I will settle down in Aurous

spend more time with Xion, but Kairi and I will

and I swear to treat Kairi with all my heart, to love and cherish her every day, and

the Elms family have my permission to take

handed Kairi’s hand to Zayne, and said with relief, “In that case, I have nothing else to

take

“Thank you, Dad! Don’t worry, I’ll never

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

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