The Man’s Decree

A Man Like None Other

Chapter 266

“Mom, I’m fine,” Jared replied as he plastered a smile.

Dinner was a silent and awkward affair. Throughout the entire meal, no one dared to break the silence.

Afraid that his parents would sense that something was amiss, Jared quickly scarfed down his food and excused himself from the table.

Once Jared left, Hannah and Gary exchanged a knowing glance. Unable to help themselves, the duo heaved out a heavy sigh.

“Sooner or later, we’ll have to tell him the truth,” Gary said in a low voice.

“All these years, I have always seen Jared as my own son. In fact, I already forgot about the fact that we adopted him. Why did Benedict have to say such nonsense…” Hannah’s eyes reddened with sorrow. “Judging from Jared’s bad mood, he must have found out the truth. We can’t hide it from him anymore.”

child anymore. He has the right to know about it as well. We can’t be too selfish.” Gary took a seat next to Hannah and

that Jared might abandon us when he realizes the truth. What if he plans to

mother, she could not bear the thought

make. Even if Jared leaves, I will spend the rest

her sobs, Hannah leaned her head against Gary’s shoulder as tears continued to roll down her

feet. “Could you ask Jared to come out of his room?” she

way to

please come out. Your mom and I have something to tell you.”

skipped a beat. He

felt extremely conflicted. Although he didn’t want to admit that they weren’t his birth parents, he was still dying

Jared finally mustered the courage to emerge from

already waiting for him on the couch. The atmosphere in the air felt uncomfortably stifling. Upon closer inspection, Jared realized that there was an elaborate wooden box on the table in

Jared called

down.” Gary waved his hand to beckon at Jared. Gary took two long drags of his cigarette before he said hesitantly, “Jared, you aren’t a child anymore. There is something that we’ve