Chapter 140: Secrets to unfold and proof to obtain
Edna was rendered speechless. She was rooted in her spot, unable to form the words out of her mouth. Ragel gently squeezed his grandmother’s arm, urging her to answer. He wanted to know the reason. There were plenty of questions forming in his head as he waited for his guardian’s explanation.
When he was younger, his father, Ashler Ford, became a well-known individual in that town. A dominant omega who was born in that remote place; went to the big city to find success, yet went back home pregnant and unrecognizable.
His bright composure and sweet smiles kept in the memories of his townsfolk, became as dull as a gray film, and his young and carefree appearance turned like a withered plant, decaying and effete.
On top of that, he returned with a bulging belly, without a man on his side, or not even a ring on his finger. He became a hot topic in the town, and people gossiped about his failure to find success but obtained a headache instead.
They said he was arrogant for being a dominant omega, dreaming of standing at the top. But look what happened to him! Nothing different from the omegas who only spread their legs on alphas. They even claimed his child would have it hard finding his father, for they knew there were too many to choose from.
All those insults were hurled at Ashler, even after he gave birth to a healthy boy, he named Ragel, the gossip and negative remarks didn’t cease.
However, Ashler, who came back depressed and quiet, slowly gained his vigor and health, after having Ragel in his life. He then started volunteering at the orphanage, and as time passed by, the rumors faded and soon just became part of something one would look back at during small talks, and Ashler was once again known for his kindness and diligence.
But several years later, he died from an accident, leaving Ragel all alone in this world, without any knowledge of who his other parent was.
As Ragel stared at his Nana Edna, his eyes failed to his emotions. Why didn’t she step forward and protect them when people pointed fingers and blatantly whispered in their faces?
Edna’s complexion turned pale. She smiled, obviously forced and insincere, as she responded, "What...what are you saying? Haha, the director must be mistaken! H-He probably just blurted out some nonsense due to his old age! Pay him no mind, dear. Come on, get Sir Knox, Knoa, and Shawn, the dinner will be served now!"
Edna snatched her arm back inadvertently. She turned her back to Ragel and dared to walk back to the kitchen, but Ragel’s next words stopped her again.