Chapter 297: Will a Man Forget?
That man who cruelly killed my mum.... He left an heir? And I was treating him so nicely?
Talia’s thoughts were disturbed by Arthur.
"Take what you said back, brother!" he bellowed, "How could you say that we are not brothers?"
Gregory plopped on the chair and he held his chest with his hand. It was a secret very well-kept by the adults in the family. There is no way Roderick should know about it.
"Fred, calm down." Talia spoke in a soothing voice. Sure it is a big thing for her to know this truth, but for Arthur, it is life-altering. The brother whom he loved dearly is telling him he is not his brother. "He should be lying to convince me. He is your brother. How is he not?"
She didn’t want Roderick to be Jonathan Sinclair’s son either. She is Fred’s brother whom she likes too.
"Do you know why our grandfather didn’t like me much? It’s because I was a bastard. I am the r@pe child of a nurse and she wanted nothing to do with me and left me here. He and your mum were gracious enough to take me as their own. Ray was their son and the legitimate heir and that’s why he was loved more. We are not brothers by blood, Arthur... It’s the truth. Ask Father. He knows that I’m telling the truth... "
Roderick went on and Talia looked at Gregory who looked petrified. Arthur went speechless and Talia had to be composed.
" Papa...? " she crouched beside Gregory. " Why is Roderick lying? " her voice shook as she spoke.
" Dear child, " Gregory patted Talia’s head. "I apologise for what happened in the past in this house. I’ll talk to your grandfather too. Never mind what Roderick says. You two love each other and no one can ask you to not get together. Now, go home and rest. You had a tough day today and tomorrow is the announcement, right? Take Arthur with you. I’m sorry I asked you for dinner and not feeding you properly. Forgive me, okay? " he spoke in a soft voice.
" Oh please... Don’t apologise papa. It’s not your fault. You don’t have to talk to my grandpa about this. He won’t mind it either. The feud between our families cannot be entirely forgotten within one generation. It will take a lot of time for either side to come together truly. I understand that. Please don’t worry yourself thinking about me. Take care of your health. Maybe.... Fred can stay here for the night? I think it’s better for everyone to talk?"