Chapter 1184 The story of Jamesâ father (1)
Dominic stood up and said, âCome with me to the
study.â
Does that mean they canât talk about it in front of
Amelia and Paul?
Paul and Amelia exchanged a glance before finally looking at James.
James didnât move and asked, âIs there something
that canât be said in front of them?â
Dominic turned around and said coldly, âListen first,
then decide whether to tell them or not.â
Jamesâs beautiful eyebrows furrowed slightly as he hesitated for a few seconds before looking at Andrew. and asking, âHas Stella arrived?â
Andrew respectfully replied, âThe hospital is a bit far from here, but sheâs on her way and should be here.
soon.â
James then turned his attention back to Amelia and
carefully held her arm, asking, âWife, does it hurt a
lot?â
His eyes were full of tenderness, which warmed
Ameliaâs heart. âItâs already getting better. Donât worry and go talk about it.â
James doted on her and after patting her hair, he
coldly instructed Andrew, âAs soon as Stella arrives,
have her treat my wife.â
Andrew nodded and James got up to go to the study.
Dominic was already sitting on the sofa, looking around at his surroundings.
James entered with a cold face and sat across from Dominic, saying, âSpeak.â
Dominic was dissatisfied with Jamesâs attitude
The story of Jamesâ father (1) towards him, but what could he do? This grandson was no longer under his control.
Dominic sighed heavily and said, âThis is a long story that starts with your fatherâ¦â When Jamesâs father was mentioned, the expression in the old manâs eyes turned cold and gloomy, as if he had been burdened with heavy shackles, making him look suddenly older.
Jamesâs impression of his father was that of an alcoholic who was drunk and unconscious every day.
No matter how much Gloria beat or scolded him, the drunkard wouldnât even look at her, let alone show any affection. âWhat does it matter to him?â
Dominic interjected heavily, âOf course itâs related to your father. When he was young, he met a woman in England whom he claimed to be his true love and wanted to marry. I allowed him to bring her back to see me. The young girl was nice, respectful to elders, knowledgeable and reasonable. When I asked about her background, she said she was from the
The story of Jamesâ father (1) Sherwood family, so I agreed.â
James frowned, âThen how did he end up marrying
Gloria?â
Dominic said, âShe wasnât from the Sherwood family
at all. She was a private daughter raised by Adam outside. How could I agree to let them be together?â
James glanced at him, âSo you made them break
up?â
Dominic nodded, then shook his head, âI tried to force them to break up at first, but your father was stubborn and insisted on marrying her. It caused chaos in the Evans family. How could they agree to let a woman from the Clark family enter their door? I had no choice but to use the young girlâs life to
threaten your father to marry Gloria.â