Thus, he never expected that the first thing Charlotte did after hearing this was to turn around and glare at him. âYou hit Ren because of this? Isnât Ruka becoming our daughter-in-law something we should be celebrating?â
âY-You know about it?â Haroldâs eyes went wide. âWhat about Scarlet? And the Singeds?â
âAll of us know about it. Youâre the only one who doesnât.â All this while, Charlotte had been feeling a little guilty about keeping it from Harold, but now that Ren had suffered a beating, all her guilt vanished into thin air.
âHow can all of you hide such a thing from me? Donât you know that this will affect him in the general elections?â Harold cried out in vexation.
âDad, if youâre concerned that my relationship with Ruka will affect public opinion of me, then Vou need not worry about it. Your son isnât so useless that he canât dcal with that.â Ren declared calmly.
âTheyâre in a relationship and they love each other very much! As a family, we should be supporting them instead of trying to separate them.â
âDad, can you tell me who it was that told you about this?â
âI received a call this morning from an unknown number. A mysterious person told me about it.â
âThat personâs true intention is to incite you so that youâll make me break up with Ruka. His intention is to mess with my emotions and make me deal with the pain of a breakup, which will affect me during the general elections. Itâs clear that it was done with malicious intent,â Ren explained to Harold. At the same time, he could sense that his wound was on the verge of splitting again.
Harold finally got the gist of it. He glanced at Charlotte who staunchly declared, âI have my heart set on Ruka being my daughter-in-law. I wonât accept anyone else.â
Just moments ago, Harold had been enraged, but now, he was completely dumbfounded. âIs Ruka willing to marry Ren? Are the Singeds going to give their blessing?â
âTheyâre more than happy to. Ruka and Ren are in love. If you break them up now, then youâre really going to ruin your sonâs life.â
Ren was deeply moved as he gazed at Charlotte. His familyâs support was his biggest source of strength.
Harold sighed after hearing what Charlotte said. He looked at Ren. âDoes it hurt?â
âIâm fine.â Ren smiled. âAs long as youâre no longer angry, Dad.â
âCome, Ren. Let me take a look,â Charlotte said worriedly.