“…”
“I’ve always kept this a secret because it’s our family’s scandal, and it concerns Sirena’s reputation as a young woman! I haven’t even told your father the details, do you understand why?”
Ulric had never considered that there might be such a reason behind it.
At that time, he had just taken over part of the W Group’s work and was so busy every day that he didn’t even have time to sit down for a drink of water. His parents intentionally kept him from getting too involved in this matter. He only knew about the kidnapping incident that led to his mother suffering from severe depression and frequent heart attacks.
“There are many ways to compensate her; she doesn’t have to marry into the Walters family.”
“Only someone loyal to our Walters family deserves to be my daughter-in-law!” Audrey shouted hoarsely. “You’ve been in the business world for so many years; you should know that if videos or photos of me being humiliated were leaked, the Walters family would forever be a laughingstock! Your father probably wouldn’t accept me from the bottom of his heart either. No man can endure his wife going through such things! At that point… Sirena’s disaster would become the Walters family’s disaster. Even if you’re in a high position now, there’s no guarantee that no one would privately laugh at you with your mother’s private photos!”
How could Ulric not understand this?
In the cutthroat business world, if your opponent has a weakness, it will definitely be exploited and magnified infinitely.
“But over the years, you’ve protected her enough! I can find her a good family to accept her and ensure that the past won’t be known by more people.”
“So you just won’t marry her?”
“Yes, I’ve never thought about marrying her.”
“Fine! I never expected to have such an ungrateful son like you! Since you’ve made it clear today, I’ll tell you directly: I will protect Sirena. If you have any guts, come at me, your mother who gave birth to and raised you!”
Audrey hung up the phone abruptly, leaving only a busy tone on the other end.
The events of those years were far more complex than he had imagined…
Ulric stood by the window for a long time before turning back and lighting a cigarette.
It wasn’t until the ash fell and a burning pain came from his palm that he snapped back to reality…
He had made up his mind.
As the only son of the Walters family, he had to repay their kindness.
But this had nothing to do with Rosalind! Sirena would have to bear the consequences for what she did to Rosalind!
…
In Jake’s room, apart from a few computers, it wasn’t specially decorated as a childish children’s room.
It wasn’t that Ulric hadn’t thought about it; Jake simply didn’t like it.
Rosalind sat beside his bed, gently rubbing his stomach.
Jake refused to close his eyes and sleep; he just watched his mommy…
“What’s wrong? Does it still hurt? Should we go to the hospital?” Rosalind’s mind was entirely focused on her son’s condition, not thinking through its reasonableness.
“It’s much better, but Jake wants mommy to stay!” Jake strictly adhered to his agreement with Ulric, holding onto Rosalind’s hand and refusing to let her go.
Faced with her son’s sudden clinginess, how could Rosalind bear to pull away?
These years she had been busy making money and finding evidence; she had rarely focused on her child!
“Okay, mommy won’t leave.” Rosalind stroked his hair and looked tenderly at his face that was identical to Ulric’s. “Jake… do you like him?”
Jake blinked and instantly understood who “him” referred to.