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Chapter 1144
The Richburgh Airport looked cold and empty, with hardly any people although there were still flights operating.
Today was the new year's eve. Many were busy celebrating with their family.
Each time this year, courier services throughout the entire country grind to a halt since they had to go on break
too. Even major shopping malls closed their doors. Public transport wouldn't be available as readily, too.
Today was a day of celebration for everyone in the country.
The Stewarts were no exception.
Kiki couldn't understand it. "Dad, why didn’t we go back to our hometown earlier this year like always? Why must
we fly on the new year's eve?"
She mumbled about the airport being cold. Then she flung a jacket at Doreen, telling the girl to put it on.
Shiloh looked at her helplessly. "You're still young. Don’t ask so many questions."
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHe seldom talked to Kiki in that tone. At once, Kiki became furious.
"I'm already 30! How am I still young? After what happened at Winding Highway, you keep picking on me and
talking to me so nastily! Are you still my dad?"
Seeing her mother and grandfather fighting, Doreen grabbed Mrs. Stewart’s hand. "Grandma..."
She wanted Mrs. Stewart to break up their fight.
But gone was Mrs. Stewart's energy and vigor. She looked lethargic and low in spirit, and seemed just as helpless as
Shiloh. She took Doreen into her arms, and looked feebly at Kiki.
There weren't many people at the airport in the first place. When Kiki saw how her parents just stared silently at
her, she felt afraid. Unease gripped her heart.
"Dad, did something happen in our hometown?"
Shiloh’s ancestors were from Jacroaof, but he attended a top university and received a national sponsorship. Under
the country’s special talent program, he changed his citizenship from Jacroaof to Richburgh.
In the past, they would always return to their hometown, filled with excitement and joy. What’s more, they had
never returned so late.
This year, it was different.
Shiloh looked up at his daughter. Thankfully, she wasn't that stupid.
He looked up at his daughter standing before him. When he spoke, his voice trembled with age. "Kiki... Your
brothers have families and successful careers, and are leading happy lives. You're the only one-"
Kiki was originally worried. The moment she heard this, she grew frustrated and spat, "Yes, yes! I’ve embarrassed
the Stewart family! I got pregnant out of wedlock, and I've brought shame to everyone!"
Kiki glared viciously at Doreen. It scared Doreen so much, she curled up tightly in Mrs. Stewart's embrace.
Mrs. Stewart hugged Doreen tighter, and threw Shiloh a helpless look. Kiki was seated a few seats away from them.
Shiloh’s eyes glinted with tears-he looked like a candle burning its last.
Mrs. Stewart heard him mumble in a trembling voice, "It’s retribution... Could Kiki lead a happy life without me?"
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmEven if he was her father, he couldn't block out the harsh sun and rain for Kiki her entire life.
"She refuses to admit her mistakes and correct herself," Mrs. Stewart lamented, her eyes welling up with tears. "If
only..."
If only she hadn’t given birth to Kiki back then. She didn't say that out loud, for the sake of her granddaughter in her
arms.
Shiloh knew clearly what was on his other half’s mind. "I wouldn't have been able to escape this, even without Kiki."
"This" referred to returning to their hometown in Jacroaof.
Back at Co Ilina Villa, Julian took the jade necklace and said to Diana, "This is the last betrothal gift I prepared for
you."
Julian didn't take out the necklace when he gave Diana gold jewelry and rings while proposing to her before, as he
wanted to give it to her on the new year.
He knew that Diana would miss Grandma every New Year.
He missed her dearly, too. However, they needed to accept the reality that his grandmother was no longer around.
The only way they could remember her was by giving her belongings to Diana.
"This is something Grandma left behind. The one she wanted to give it to most is probably you,” he said.
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