Chapter 1300 Anthony forced Charmine to look him in the eyes, and his dull gaze was fixed on her delicate face. "Don't think or do that; I only want you to get safe. Use Guy as a decoy. That's the best solution for now."
Charmine frowned. "Why do you not seem happy, then?" "It's not because of that..."
It was because of...
Anthony's eyes darkened.
His time with her was running out.
He was worried that if he became paralyzed or vegetative...
Charmine frowned. "Why?" "Just emotional." "About what?" asked Charmine suspiciously.
"Youâre so..."
Stunning. He was afraid he was not good enough for her.
"Daddy!"
The door opened as Chris walked in before Anthony could finish what he wanted to say.
Charmine came out of Anthony's embrace and held Chris' hand.
As she recalled what he said to Grandma Ganger, a maternal, loving expression blossomed on her face.
Chris looked at Charmine and said, "Mommy, Grandma forgave me! She accepted my drawing, and she's happy for a night!"
Charmine ruffled his head. "Good."
Chris noticed how steely Anthony looked. As he thought of what happened in the afternoon, he said cautiously, "Daddy, Mommy, Iâm sorry. I didnât tell you both before getting involved..."
Anthony looked at him gently. "It's fine."
Chris did all that for Charmine. Why would he blame him?
"We're not angry," corrected Charmine, "but I hope you won't sneak out this way in the future. It's not safe." "Yes. No matter what you do in the future, you have to tell your Mommy. Donât make her worry," added Anthony.
Charmine heard this and frowned.
Why did that sound strange?
Did he tell Chris to tell her?
He was Chrisâ father. Was he not supposed to be told?
Chris nodded diligently. "I know."
Chris held onto Charmine and Anthony and said, "Daddy, Mommy, Uncle Nial made dinner to celebrate. Let's go down and eat."
"Okay."
Chris was elated as he held his Daddy and Mommy. Similarly, Anthony felt a surge of warmth within him as they held hands.
Following that, he hugged Chris and held Charmine's hand.
Chris blinked and looked at his handsome face. "Daddy, I can walk." "Itâs tall. Don't fall." "Haha!"
Chris happily hugged Anthony by his neck, and Charmine watched on with a smile.
Anthony carried Chris downstairs as his gaze grew weary.
Would he still have a chance to carry him and give him this sense of security someday?
At dinner, everyone was happy and made toasts.
Anthony remained calm, but deep down, the burden piled up on him.
He leaned on the seat and drank his wine. He looked at the table full of people celebrating.
Instantly, this scene replayed in his head like a movie. Every movement and laughter were embedded deeply in his head... i Far away by another pier, Sherlyn Wicks saw the news regarding Guy and Charmine. She was very excited.
"This lady isn't bad at all," she gushed to Tim Granger giddily. "She won the first prize on behalf of Burlington. I saw on the news that sheâs also into medical research. She's achieved a lot!"
Tim took a look and nodded. "She's not bad at all. Good enough for our Guy." i Sherlyn made a decision right away. They were going home!