NovelBookChapter 1347 Chapter 1347: Upon hearing this, Kenji lowered his gaze, his heart skipping a beat with bitterness.
"They never shared any of this with me." Iker's eyes dimmed slightly.
"The first tyou had an accident, you were only three and a half years old. It was a minor car crash, and you were the only one knocked unconscious. When our dad lifted you from the wreckage, you weren't breathing. Ignoring his own safety, he ran through traffic to the hospital. As you were rushed into surgery, he fell to his knees, overwhelmed, unable to stand for a long while. That was the first tI witnessed our dad truly frightened." "Our parents love the three of us equally. However, because you endured more hardships as a child, our dad holds a special fondness for you. Kenji, love can sometimes weigh heavily. We've kept these secrets from you until now. I'm telling you this because you're twenty-one years old, and it's tyou started making your own decisions." The autumn sun had set by the tKenji returned home. Inside, the warmth and chatter of the family filled the air, masking the tension of the day. Jaida casually mentioned that Ellis, having urgent matters to attend to, had taken an early dinner before retreating to his study.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtKenji's fork hovered over his favorite dish. The familiar flavors of Ellis' careful preparation-his father knew all too well his poor eating habits when away-made his heart heavy.
With a sigh, Kenji rushed through his dinner before heading toward the study. Jaida watched him disappear down the hallway, recognizing the resignation in his steps. Though this was what she'd hoped for, an unexpected ache caught in her throat.
As the evening drew to a close, Iker prepared to depart with his wife.
"Mom, we all know Kenji's temperament. He might lock horns with Dad for a while yet. I'll be settling in the countryside for the next few years. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything," Iker said, intertwining his fingers with his wife's as they stepped into their car. Cathleen, nestled in the passenger seat, flashed a radiant smile and waved goodbye to Jaida.
"Go inside, Jaida. The night air has teeth," Iker added.
Though Jaida nodded, her feet remained rooted to the spot. As the engine purred to life, Cathleen cast a sidelong glance at her husband, a smile playing on her lips.
"You handled that masterfully today," she said.
Iker's face lit up with pride.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Might that earna reward tonight, my dear?" Cathleen's cheeks bloomed pink as she toyed with a strand of her long hair.
"Patience, darling. You'll find out when we're home."
The study welcomed Kenji with its familiar warmth and the soothing aroma of aged books. Ellis sat at his desk, engrossed in documents.
"Dad," Kenji's voice broke the silence. The content is on Ex.com!
Ellis remained fixed on his papers, his silence speaking volumes. Like mirror images, father and son stood their ground each harboring forgiveness yet maintaining their pride behind stern expressions. Understanding his position, Kenji swallowed his pride and calmly acknowledged his missteps to his father.
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