Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 214

Chapter 214 Smiles on the Face, Tears in the Heart

They came to see Martin, which was no surprise. I had never seen them visit before, so I felt surprised. However, my presence didn't shock them.

I stepped aside, and they walked in with gifts.

Victor walked up to Martin and said, "Dad."

Martin, who had been happily chatting, suddenly lost his smile and responded coldly.

Linda didn't greet him either, probably knowing she wasn't welcome, just like I knew they didn't like me.

They showed up after mealtime, so they probably didn't plan to stay for dinner.

When Martin invited everyone to the living room on the second floor, the mood got heavy.

"If I hadn't called you, would you have never planned to see me again?" Martin asked Victor directly.

Victor stayed silent. No matter how proud he usually was, he always held back in front of Martin.

We all sat on the sofa while Martin sat alone in a rattan chair facing us.

"I'm very proud that my descendants are all so capable now. It brings me great honor. Some things come with neither birth nor death. So, while you're all here, I want to make some arrangements in advance."

I got what Martin was doing: he gathered us to make his final arrangements, worried he might not get another chance or that we might argue after he's gone.

My heart ached with sadness.

I said, "Grandpa, it's too early to talk about this. You'll live a long life."

Hearing this, Martin smiled at me.

"Emily, you always know how to make me happy. Who lives a long life? That would make me a monster."

Martin's tone was joking, but I couldn't bring myself to smile. Except for Martin, we all had serious looks on our faces.

"I don't think any of you care about the inheritance, so I plan to donate all my assets to impoverished areas, to those who need it more."

After a few more words, Martin seemed exhausted and took a long break. In the quiet living room, his wheezy breaths sounded like a bellows.

I realized his health had gotten a lot worse.

Ethan had told me Martin had at most two years to live, and now it had been exactly two years. The thought scared me.

God was so cruel. Martin was such a good, kind person. Why did he have to suffer like this?

started squirming in my arms, about to cry, and soon enough, she did.

looked at them with

fund for each of them, and one for Jason's future child as well? The rest will be donated." Raising two kids wasn't a big deal for Ethan and me now. I wanted

chimed in too, "Thanks,

got it. For Martin, this was his way of showing

mention Victor or Richard. Linda looked upset

for dinner. We spent the

his health. But he was stubborn,

he had also suggested Martin live with him. But Martin refused, loving the peaceful countryside

left, Martin reached through the car window to touch the kids' faces. Though

old-fashioned white shirt, stood tall and strong despite his age. This unmoving

an adult, Martin was the only one who

with Martin watching lovingly, telling them to slow down. Just thinking about it warmed

professional attire, with her slightly curly hair down, revealing long

seen her since she caught Jason losing control after

drove me to the

the sea breeze gently blowing,

Jason that you were on a business trip

tried to break the

out of town,"

beach for a while and then sat

all, they were about

I know you must have been really angry that night,

don't need to explain, I

thinking Jason would forget you. I used to be so proud, but with Jason, I've done things I never thought I would. He's like a stubborn rock. I'm tired and ready to give up. I've given it my all, but

down her face. She wiped them away haphazardly, but the tears kept coming as if all her suppressed grievances had suddenly erupted. From her

you're getting married in a

with him, this isn't the kind of marriage I want. I

say. Whether they got married or not, or ended up happy,

Jason know?"

already talked to him. Of course, he respects my decision.

about your dad? He only has

away her tears and looked out at the

lot of promotions and chose to teach in a rural area six months ago. Everyone has their own choices, and I believe he has his reasons as long as he's happy. Leaving makes me feel guilty; I've let him down after all these years of raising me. But it's not all bad.

was the right

marrying someone who doesn't love her and

understandingly. "Lacey, no matter what, I wish you the best. I

turned to look at me, the sea breeze messing

stains hadn't dried, but her

I will. I don't believe God will always be so harsh

hoping I would visit

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