Chapter 119

“You…” Ernest sighed. “If you really are that obedient, then when didn’t you treat Hesper well when I asked you to?” “Grandpa…” Rickard’s throat was a little dry because he didn’t know what to say or where to start. In the end, all he said was, “I’ve done her wrong.” “You know your mistake?” There was hope in Ernest's old eyes as he helped Rickard up. “Well, what do you plan to do then?” Rickard didn’t understand what he meant. Ernest didn’t want to drag it on. “To be honest, I met Hesper before coming home. The child didn’t complain to me. Rickard, she’s been loyal to you. Are you really just going to let her go?” “She… doesn’t need me anymore.” Rickard pressed his lips together. They all witnessed how much she had changed. She used to be sincere, that was true, but now she was a phoenix reborn and had probably forgotten about him. “No, I know the kiddo well enough. She was sincere and honest. You were someone she loved with all her heart, so she couldn’t have just let you