Bella squatted next to the bed, gently nudging Wyatt twice.

She tried to sound casual and comforting. "What's wrong? Feeling embarrassed? Come on, it's no big deal. In this day and age, who would dare to talk about this? Wouldn't that just be dragging themselves down? Besides, the entire KS Group belongs to the Thompson family. If it were me, I would take a dump at the front gate, and people would come around and praise me for it. Who would dare spread rumors?" Justin and Quentin were speechless.

Although they knew Bella was trying to comfort Wyatt, a more refined choice of words might have been better.

Wyatt remained silent, lying there with his back turned to her.

"Wyatt, you've weathered countless storms. You won't let something this small bring you down, right?" Bella was starting to feel anxious. "Wyatt! Can you stop being so weak? Pull yourself together. You have so many kids and wives to look after. What will we do if you collapse?"

"Bella," Wyatt finally said. His voice was so hoarse that it was almost inaudible. "Have I disappointed you?"

Bella's heart jumped. "Dad, what are you talking about? No, of course not!"

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His willingness to show such vulnerability

She choked up,

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Justin stepped forward quickly, standing side

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for words. "No, Uncle Wyatt! Please don't think that way. I've never blamed you, and I never thought you were wrong. You don't

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He looked into the eyes of the shy woman beside him with a bright, intense gaze. "Don't worry. I will continue to

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