Chapter 229: A Man In Love
Alexander continued to smile as Rain guided them straight through the maze, his amusement growing with each decision she made based on his subtle expressions.
"I’m glad you know more about Uncle Ben now," he said, squeezing her hand gently.
Rain nodded thoughtfully. "It’s comforting to hear that. It’s hard not to be protective of Aunt Melanie after everything she’s gone through. So what happened next? Did Uncle Ben go to prison?"
"Dad managed to bring down that crime syndicate and, with Uncle Ben’s help, he was able to save Uncle Ben’s family and others trapped in that life. Uncle Ben was sentenced to ten years in prison but ended up serving four before being released on parole. That’s when he went straight to my dad and offered to serve him," Alexander explained.
Rain nodded, remembering how she had heard that her father-in-law was the youngest general in the country’s history, known for his remarkable service. "Father became a general at twenty-three, right?" she confirmed.
Alexander nodded. "Yes, he accomplished a lot at a young age. He was twenty-five, and Uncle Ben was twenty-one when they met that time. Uncle Ben was twenty-five when he was released on parole just before my father married my mother."
"I see. I heard Father retired early, at twenty-nine," Rain pointed out.
Alexander chuckled. "Yes, that was because of my mother. She begged him to leave the military duty since his life was constantly in danger. After that, he focused on growing the family business, and the rest is history."
"Wow, Father-in-law is truly remarkable. And I’m glad to hear Uncle Ben chose to change for the better," Rain sighed, feeling relieved.
"So you really don’t need to worry about Uncle Ben," Alexander reassured her. "He deserves happiness now, and I’m sure he’ll take care of Aunt Melanie. Uncle Ben’s been through hell, and he knows better than most what it means to cherish someone," Alexander reassured her.
Rain smiled, feeling reassured. "That’s a relief. I just hope he tells my aunt about his past."