Chapter 305: Found Him
James looked at Henry with sorrow in his reddened eyes. "From now on... if you want to come back and stay, you’re welcome. I won’t drive you away... but this house will never be yours. Don’t think I’m being cruel..."
Henry’s heart ached as if it were being torn apart. Over the years, James had truly been kind to him. The bond between them, at least, was real.
Trembling, Henry lifted his head, "Dad, you’ll always be my father!"
Unable to stay any longer, Henry turned and rushed out of the house in a frenzy. He didn’t even stop for dinner, leaving the servants bewildered by his sudden departure.
James’ eyes filled with unshed tears. Henry might not have been his biological son, but the emotions and connection they’d shared over the years... they were undeniable.
Outside, Henry ran, pushing himself as hard as he could, as if trying to escape the painful reality. He wished with all his heart that what had just happened was nothing but a nightmare—something that wasn’t real.
He was James’ son! Even if he got nothing from the estate, it didn’t matter to him. No matter who his biological father was, James was the only father he ever wanted.
Blood ties? To hell with that!
Eventually, Henry ran until he was breathless, exhausted to the point where he could no longer continue. Leaning heavily against a nearby railing, large beads of sweat trickled down his forehead.
"Why... why did it have to be like this?" Henry muttered, his voice filled with bitterness and pain.
As he lifted his head, he noticed a bar across the street. Overcome by an inexplicable urge, he stumbled inside.