You Are The Pursuit of My Life

Chapter 245

"Hush now, it's all in the past!" Irene patted her shoulder and comforted her gently, "Perhaps she has gone mad to escape from her guilt!"

"Yes. If there is only pain left in a person's life, it is better to just die. Since she didn't want to die, going mad is the best way for her to get rid of the pain," Edric chipped in to comfort her.

Nathan watched Irene and Rowane hugging and crying together as he stood by the side. He felt a mix of emotions. Irene was someone who emphasized a lot on relationships and affection. It would be impossible for him to be with Irene. He heaved a heavy sigh and thought, "How ill-fated we are!"

Rowane overheard Nathan's sigh and glanced at him with eyes full of tears, "Nathan, I won't pester you anymore. Don't worry, I won't let this child affect you."

"What nonsense are you spouting?" Irene glared at Rowane. The estrangement between her and Rowane vanished completely after the hug. She spat, "Nathan isn't that kind of person! You are my one and only younger sister. This child is his only child. He'll definitely allow you to give birth to the child."

Nathan smiled bitterly and walked towards them upon hearing Irene's words, "Don't think too much about it. You're pregnant. Take care of yourself!"

"Nathan, I..." Rowane was speechless. She knew that Nathan was saying those affectionate words because of Irene. However, she was already satisfied. As long as Irene did not hate her and Nathan was willing to accept her, she had nothing else to be dissatisfied about. The hospital called Irene to inform her that Steven was dying and they needed her to head over as soon as possible. Irene and Rowane hurried to see Steven.

Steven was on the brink of death. When he saw Irene and Rowane entering the ward, a glimmer of hope sparkled in his lifeless eyes. He struggled to speak, "Irene!"

"Dad," Irene was devastated to see Steven looking so exhausted. She pointed at Rowane and told Steven, "This is Rowane. She's also your daughter. Edric must've told you about her before this, right?"

Steven nodded. Edric had told him earlier about Rowane being his daughter, so Steven had been looking forward to meeting Rowane. When he saw the similarities between Rowane and Irene, he felt excited and cheered, "Daughter! My daughter!" "Dad!" Rowane could not help crying.

Tears rolled down from Steven's glassy eyes as he held Rowane's hand. He had been a respected figure in his field, but his family matters were a mess. He had two daughters who he had never taken proper care of, but he had kept an illegitimate daughter by his side instead for so many years.

"I'm sorry!" He apologized to Irene and Rowane with difficulty.

"I don't blame you for anything!" Rowane reached out to wipe away Steven's tears. She had now known that he was her biological father until now, and they had to meet each other during a moment like this. How could she not feel sad?

"You are a good child. You and Irene should support each other and live a good life together!" Steven reminded her.

"I will. Dad, don't worry. I'll listen to Irene," Rowane promised.

"Irene." Steven took Irene's hand, "The thing I regret the most in my life is me not treating you and your mother well. I'll be meeting your mother soon. I hope that she can forgive me!" Tears welled up in Irene's eyes. It was said that when a person was on the brink of death, they would speak kindly. She did not know if Myra would forgive Steven, but she herself had forgiven Steven a long time ago.

a united and happy life together. Rowane, you must listen to

looking at Rowane. Then, Steven spoke to Edric, "I've made plenty of mistakes in this lifetime. I've betrayed my wife and have owed my daughters. I

I will never let you down!"

Edric also loves you back. Everything that has happened between

I beg you to bury me by Myra's side..." Steven panted

worry about that,

strings attached. He could finally die in peace as he whispered his last words, "Myra, I'm coming!" With that, Steven's eyes closed slowly. "Dad!" Irene

handle Steven's funeral all by himself as Irene was pregnant. Steven was a reputable man. However, he did not pass away as gracefully because he had been framed by two people in the organization and had been punished for his crimes. So, only a few people came to mourn

grand funeral for Steven despite the funds he had. He simply invited a few of his friends to bury Steven. Irene

burial too. No one noticed her arrival until Lily began to cause trouble at the

come to the funeral with an agenda. She spouted insults at Irene in the cemetery and accused Irene of harshly kicking her out from the house and punishing her by not permitting

assets and embezzling plenty of Steven's famous paintings. She also screamed on the top of her lungs that Deborah

a fuss so shamelessly. Although Edric sent his men to escort Lily away, Irene still felt uneasy with

this would happen, she would not have agreed to Steven's request to

home, and she did not utter a single

initially thought that

However, she did not expect

her hush money

her from

paintings. She wanted

hearing that. The paintings had been brought up by Steven to Lily. Steven's softheartedness towards Lily, in the end, only caused more significant troubles to her. She had never expected that such a ridiculous thing would happen. Lily's unreasonable behavior pissed Jordan off. He wanted to shut her up and

shook his head and explained, "We cannot do such things. Lily must have prepared for this since she dared to make such a

you really going to pay Lily

give her money? I'll just let

knew about the famous paintings, and if they got exposed, Steven's reputation would be at

was leveraging on

threaten

her, then she would push her luck. So, it's better to let her report it," Edric explained, "I'll arrange for my contacts to teach her a lesson." "It's true that we can't let Lily do anything she wants. Actions have consequences. Just let her report it!" Irene also had the same thing in mind. Wicked people like Lily were often driven by evil. If they