Beyond the Divorce

I nodded in agreement.

"The Huffman family lacks culture," Anson admitted frankly.

It dawned on me why he regarded Jared differently. Jared was both scholarly and martially adept, yet also strong-willed.

Anson continued, "But I overestimated him. He picked up vulgar habits from those underlings but behaved obediently in front of me. Some of my trusted men saw through him, and though I was aware, I didn't allow them to gossip.

"He was never cut out for studying. He caused trouble at school and those around me, eager to curry favor, covered for him. Eventually, he became unruly.

"I lectured him several times when I caught him, and though he seemed repentant, he never truly changed his ways.

"So, I sent him to Bermuda to test him. The environment there is like a touchstone. If he couldn't control his desires here, he would be even more reckless elsewhere. Sure enough, it proved true."

Anson sighed heavily, shaking his head incessantly.

asked, curious about

Huffman family's connections to cover for Navi. He became Navi's puppet." "It's confusing." I shook my head helplessly. "By

a foothold in Navi's eyes, he killed people from a remote village. But Navi didn't value him highly. He was just an outsider and never entered the inner circle." "Well, it's better this

had Dylan bury him already,"

each time, it's with regret and resentment. But now, I can finally let go completely." Anson looked at me, "You understand

"Anson, this is the

nodded without saying

I couldn't help but ask, trying to probe

our people there too. She wants to establish an alliance with Yare. So, she might not be able to come back for a

what you mean. The Huffman family's business is niche, so naturally, you need your

how Yare could help the Huffman family. Perhaps I still don't understand that

that's what matters." I didn't press

and I'll leave now. Seeing your father safely home, I can rest assured When he's stronger, I'll take him to the Huffman family's courtyard