Chapter 58: Terms Can Change
Lancaster Ancestral Mansion.
After a quiet dinner, Alexander’s father invited him to the balcony for tea.
"It’s been a while since you’ve slept here," Rock commented, gazing out at the garden he had meticulously maintained—a garden that once belonged to Alexander’s late mother, Alexa.
"You forced me to leave," Alexander shrugged.
"This brat! When did I ever tell you to move out?" Rock snorted, his mouth twitching in irritation.
"Well, you kept bugging me with those blind dates. I had no choice but to stay away from you, Dad. So in a way, you’re the reason I ran away from home," Alexander replied, his face stoic.
Alexander turned to look his father in the eye and directly asked, "Have you talked to William? Is he involved in my marriage?"
Rock snorted, shaking his head. "That brat ran away the moment I mentioned you were married. He even had the nerve to ask how I found out, and I told him you figured it out last week." He shrugged, clearly amused by the whole situation.
Without missing a beat, Rock shifted gears, his tone softening. "How about you come back home now, and bring your wife with you? It would be nice to have both of you here. You know, I’m not getting any younger, and my health isn’t what it used to be. Having Rain around would be a breath of fresh air, something to brighten up this old place."
Alexander raised an eyebrow. "Why tell me that? You should ask her. I’ll pick her up tomorrow if she agrees to live here." He then frowned, noticing the wide grin on his father’s face. "Are you that happy?"
Rock nodded. "Very happy. I have a feeling that your marriage with her will work out."