John was the one who helped me out of depression back then. On the other hand, Ashton’s salvation came a bit too late.

After pondering over it, I thought it was better late than never. After all, many people were entrenched in their toxic mindset and couldn’t escape from it. In comparison, both of us were considered lucky to be blessed by God.

Meanwhile, Ashton felt a little uneasy and embarrassed as I stared at him. Nevertheless, he pretended to be cold and said, “Joseph is aging and suffering from memory problems. I don’t blame him.”

It seemed to me that Ashton had acquired another skill acquired by most married men—lying through their teeth.

I crossed my arms, behaving like I wouldn’t let him go until I got an answer. Then, I narrowed my eyes and glared at him as though I was telling him that I wouldn’t believe his nonsense.

After scanning me from head to toe, Ashton rested his forehead on his palm and laughed aloud. “I can’t hide anything from you now.”

Ashton then placed his arms on his waist and heaved a long sigh. Then, he beckoned at me with his finger smilingly and said, “I’ll tell you everything. Come here.”

wasn’t in a rush and refused to do as he said right away. Instead, I

had no choice but to

guest in Rebecca’s birthday party who knew my parents’ whereabouts. Since he left the party midway,

paused for a while and continued, “Back then, Dad thought Rebecca was his biological daughter, and so he wanted me to get engaged with Rebecca to repay him. He felt humiliated after I refused. When I was about to leave, he shot me in the left knee

remained composed, I noticed that he instinctively

enough to cripple me. That is also why I can still stand and walk before you now. After that, problems came

everything upon myself, I wouldn’t mind if I were to

he wished to seek redemption for our first

perhaps true that Ashton was stubborn and obsessed with seeking revenge. However,

no one could foresee the terrible consequences that a wrong decision could bring about to others. Since we had come so far, I believed God

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