NovelEnglishEvery tDorothy looked in the mirror, it felt like rubbing salt in an open wound.
Her mood directly influenced her son, causing the whole family to bear the brunt of her unhappiness.
Jonathan believed their life was pretty good as it stood. He didn't want his son to feel troubled because of him.
"I've talked it over with Everett. We've decided to let bygones be bygones and not dwell on who was right and who was wrong."
Now, looking at the man before her, Dorothy no longer harbored the resentment and sense of injustice that had built up over four
years.
He was simply the father of the man she loved.
Though Jonathan hadn't raised her and she owed him no personal debt of upbringing, his influence on Everett was undeniable. It
was his nurturing that had shaped Everett into the admirable man he was today.
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The thought of this man, her child's grandfather, living his twilight years in a foreign land weighed heavily on her heart.
"As long as you two are happy, that's all that matters," he said, raising his hand in a gesture of farewell. "You should head back to
the party before Everett starts to worry."
Jonathan was ready to leave, to spare himself the pain of parting.
Dorothy gave him a look, her eyebrows knitting together slightly.
Her lips moved several times before he had almost reached the door, and finally, she managed to speak.
"Don't go. Stay here in Eldorria City with your son."
Jonathan paused abruptly at her words.
Dorothy stepped closer, speaking softly, "We can't change the past, but we can turn the page. You love your son; surely you want
to be by his side, to enjoy thepany of your grandchildren. As for me, you don't need to worry. | won't let past grievances affect
my relationship with Everett."
If she had any reservations, she wouldn't have agreed to marry Everett. Accepting him meant accepting his past as well.
Everett had granted her the fairness she sought. That was enough for her.
Jonathan remained silent, evidently torn.
"By staying in Eldorria City, it'll be easier for Everett to take care of you."
Dorothy was surprised that he had even attended the wedding and apologized to her. Given that he had made the first move, she
felt it was only right to extend an olive branch, rather than continuing to live in conflict.
After a long moment, Jonathan finally declined her offer.
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"No, I'll be morefortable abroad, with a doctor always by my side. If there's anything, just letknow." He forced a smile,
"When I'm too old to even walk, then I'lle back, so | won't miss seeing my son for the last tin my life."
"I appreciate your kindness," he added, glancing at her belly. "When you're about to give birth, if you don't mind, letknow. |
missed Abigail and Langston's birth... I'd like to witness it this time. I'll prepare gifts for the children."
A belated gift from a grandfather.
Dorothy nodded softly after a moment, "Alright, Everett will inform you."
As soon as Dorothy reappeared, Everett, who had been chatting with Jeffrey, immediately set down his glass and approached her.
He scanned her from head to toe, ensuring she was alright before he let out a sigh of relief.
"What did my dad say to you?"
Dorothy gave a resigned smile, "Why are you so worried? If my dad cto our wedding today, it means he didn't intend to give
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