Chapter 237: Birthday Heat (2)
Duke Evan was involved in the investigation, so it was no surprise that he also found out why the organization wanted Arren and that he was a key to something his wife had left behind. For a while, the Duke’s mind was in turmoil, and he kept asking himself if the information was wrong.
For this reason, he decided to visit his wife’s tomb and looked at her picture, which he had tried hard not to look at in recent years to keep his longing. He stayed there and talked in her tomb like a fool, but he didn’t hide his resentments.
He loved his wife so much that he didn’t have any relationships again but completely focused his time on raising Arren and fulfilling both their responsibilities and obligations to their son.
But after discovering that his wife was at fault for his son, whom he cherished and loved the most, being in a dangerous mess, the Duke also felt grievances and guilt for his son.
"Dad," Arren scooted closer, and the light in his eyes dimmed in worry. "It’s not your fault; don’t apologize." He wasn’t used to his father being like this, and he didn’t want to see him like this. His father had no reason to apologize to him; in some cases, Arren should be the one to apologize for the countless worries and troubles he brought.
He pursed his lips and lowered his gaze, looking at their hands as he gripped them harder. "And I’m not blaming mom either."
Arren never once blamed his mother. It didn’t even cross his mind; he was still aware that his mother hadn’t intentionally made him a prime target of the organization. It was just that no one could predict the future, certainly not his mother.
The Duke exhaled, his expression grave. "Son, If only I could..." but he paused, and the next words seemed to hang in the air, never to be uttered in words. Arren lifted his head to look at his father’s expression.
There was a solemn but noticeable anger that flickered in his eyes.
Arren didn’t say anything but only waited for his father to continue. The Duke didn’t continue what he was saying but instead spoke something different that firmly showed his determination.
"Don’t worry, son, I’ll make sure he can’t get what he wants." These words held fire and without a doubt came from his father’s sincere heart. For some reason, Arren became anxious and swallowed, shaking his head.