Chapter 395: Reflections on the Past
Eric glanced at Ella and smiled gently. "Ella, will you stay here?"
Ella nodded. After all, what needed to be faced would eventually have to be faced.
Since she had decided to stay, she might as well have a clear and honest conversation to bring some relief to her heart.
Luke left silently with Eric, while Ella sat down, locking eyes calmly with Lucas.
Lucas’s gaze was filled with tenderness. "Ella, I’m so sorry...I didn’t know about you all these years. I didn’t know you were my daughter."
Ella pressed her lips together. "It’s not your fault. You’ve always only cared about your career."
A flicker of pain crossed Lucas’s eyes. He knew that no matter what he said, it would be impossible for Ella to forgive him instantly. He would have to find another way to bridge the gap.
"The year I met your mother, it was during a trip to Country S. A friend had invited me along for some sightseeing. That’s when I first saw your mother, and I even took a picture of her. After that, I...well, I sort of followed her around."
Lucas’s voice softened as he delved into the memories.
Ella lowered her head, her eyes brimming with moisture.
"Your mother thought I was a creep at first and was terrified of me. She didn’t want me anywhere near her. At the time, she had just graduated college—a rare talent in her community. I managed to persuade a mutual acquaintance, one of her professors, to introduce us properly. That was the only way she started to trust me."