“He didn’t give a comprehensive account,” Lewis explained.

“Well, how did he put it?” Robert asked.

At that, Lewis related Oscar’s words exactly, only for Robert to guffaw in response. “I knew he wouldn’t tell the whole truth!”

Lewis felt a little awkward.

“Please don’t mind, Lewis, Robert said. “I’m merely stating the facts.”

“So, what in the world happened?” Lewis asked, “Please, tell us, Robert.”

“Oscar told half of the story,” Robert said, “His eldest son was actually killed by his own hands, even though it was an accident, but he was his own flesh and blood.”

Oscar killed his eldest son with his own hands? Everyone was stunned by the revelation.

realized that their father had accidentally killed his eldest

said, “This

quietly for Robert to

was arranged by their parents. After a while, my cousin left him due

her to go back, but she refused adamantly, so I let it be. It was like trying to force a square

birth to a son. At that time, she insisted on giving the child my surname. I couldn’t persuade her otherwise, and considering that the child needed a father figure, I named him Quinn Adelmar. But then Oscar suddenly appeared, saw the situation, thought that I had taken his wife and had already fathered a child with her, and in a fit

in sympathy. It was clear that acting impulsively in a fit of anger could lead to tragic consequences.

but after checking the child’s

responsible for everything, swore to have

this shows that Old Mr. Ryker was wrong. Even if that child wasn’t his, it wasn’t justifiable for him to kill! That’s twisted logic!”

were harsh but true. After all, no child’s life should be taken lightly!

my best to treat her, but unfortunately, she ended up taking her own life by jumping into the sea,” Robert sighed, “So,

his forehead in remorse; he also felt that his father had

smile. “You don’t need to blame yourself. To be honest, I bear some responsibility too. If that child had taken Oscar’s surname from the beginning and not mine, perhaps these tragedies could

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