Chapter 596

“Dad. I never asked you for anything growing up never demanded a penis asking you for one favor for the sake of the thirty years of father–son bond we share. I hope you can grant me this: t you to stop prving Ms. Nydia a hard time and don’t stand in the way of Jason’s happiness with her. They’re truly. chance withfing another girl like her in his life believe that.”

Jason and Nydia stood before Dave, their hands tightly interlocked, their gaze deep and endless, a test Tove

Mrs. Dempsey had been frightened out of her wits by Ivan’s words, reduced to tears testament to their profound of complex emotions as he croaked. “van, are you threatening me with your resignation?”

what you want to call it, then sure van replied with a resigned, bitter smile

Suddenly, there was a commotion outside the hospital room, followed by a knock on the door

Jason closest to the door, turned and opened it

Two men in sleek suits stood outside, and Jason’s eyes dropped to the badges on their chests, recognizing them as prosecutors

Cedric in here?”

The stem voice sent a shiver down Cedric spinel

Jason’s eyes darkened as he stepped aside to let them through

The prosecutors walked in with stem faces, and upon seeing Dave, they paused, then respectfully bowed.

Judge Dave’s illustrious past was well–known in the legal community a highly respected elder. These juniors naturally treated him with due deference.

“Mr Cedric, please come with us” they said, using an honorific out of respect for the old judge

They didn’t say what for, but as the saying goes, the less said the bigger the issue

Cedric’s legs trembled, his lips quivered, and each step was as difficult as walking in mud.

Eventually, he had to be escorted out of the room by the investigators.

Mrs. Dempsey covered her face and wept bitterly, while Dave’s grey–haired brows furrowed deeply, as if struck by a thunderbolt,

unable to recover from the shock

No more words were needed, nor explanations from Cedric

Ivan’s integrity was beyond reproach, and he’d never lied to them. Besides, prosecutors wouldn’t come to arrest someone without sold evidence.

At this point, Jason had no more attachment to this home. He wrapped his arm around Nydia’s waist and walked with her

towards the exit

Where are you going?

her son, “Have you forsaken us, have you forsaken

Jason stopped abruptly.

the next breath, his cold words struck

your third son

walked towards the hospital

word the whole way, but Nydia could feel his suppressed anguish through the tension in his

because of her, she doubted her

on you” Jason reassured her, voice

in Nydia’s eyes as she murmured, “But…”

future. I’ll walk with you unflinchingly, and no one, no one will stop me.”

as he finished speaking, Ivan’s voice

turned, seeing Ivan hurrying

thanks for speaking up for Nydia today, for standing by

revealed a touch of warmth, “We’ll never forget what you’ve done for us. I will repay

a tinge of regret, Jason, you’re my brother, my only brother.

you don’t recognize me anymore?”

what I

“Jason, I’m sorry

and Jason quickly said, “van, what are you talking about?

a long

so I never involved myself in family matters. Iknew Cedric was bullying you, and I knew you suffered a lot for this family. But because of my indifference and selfishness, I never stood up for you as your older brother should

“Ivan

know I can’t make up for the brotherly love you’ve missed or the hurt it’s caused. Now, all I want is to do something

from now on. I hope you two will soon tie the knot and walk down the aisle. Let me know when the wedding is, and I’ll make

Nydia’s eyes brimmed with gratitude.

sincerity as he placed his hands heavily on

said you wanted to make it up to me,

“What is it?”

the world to lose a judge as honorable and upstanding as you

tears hovered in his eyes.

staying with Jason and not returning to her

her mind and unwilling to let her go, drove her

colonial house in

she take a shower while he went to the local supermarket to

delicate

the bed, Jason had thoughtfully laid out one of his

of the

phone rang,

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