Chapter 159

CHAPTER 159 Jacob might be old, but he was a tall and bulky man who could easily intimidate the common man with his appearance alone.

Such a man now rushed at his son-in-law, with fury flashing in his eyes. “I will break your nose and teeth and get your signature and thumb print this time so you can never show your face to her ever again.”

“You sound like a caring father,” Benjamin said, still sitting in the chair “That’s because I AM,” Jacob threw a swift punch, as fast as his old bones and muscles allowed him. Benjamin intentionally turned his head so Jacob’s fist connected his jaw. BAM! A loud noise erupted. “This is the least I can do for my daughter.” He went for an upper cut this time. He connected again.

Benjamin’s whole body lifted and flipped in the air, shocking even Jacob because he didn’t think he was that strong. However, the next second, Benjamin landed on his feet, looking completely fine. That was when he realized that it wasn’t his punch that did the flipping job. And he didn’t like the calm look Benjamin portrayed.

“You came at the wrong time,” Jacob began shuffling his feet, as he warmed himself up. “I’ve been pretty frustrated lately. I will take all of my frustrations out on you.” He pushed the chair aside and attacked Benjamin again. With a quick hit at the ankle, Benjamin made Jacob fall forward, but then he caught his shirt midway and let it go again so the crash wouldn’t be rough. It all happened in a second-too quick of a time for Jacob to realize what had happened. By the time Jacob was back on his feet, Benjamin was gone from the room. Jacob saw that there was another fresh pizza box on the bed. It made him frown. “This guy...”

Benjamin put his helmet back on and stealthily ran upstairs so that Amber who was eating at the dining table didn’t notice him.

He then went to what he thought was Rebecca’s room, but Selena was there, getting her makeup done. “Shit. I forgot that this devil had taken over Rebecca’s room.” He didn’t even enter that room and skipped away on his toes like a deer.

He stopped by the next room and peeked through the window. Shawn and Elizabeth were there.

“Don’t buy anymore of this stupid stuff,” Shawn threw the make-up kit into the window, and brush ended up hitting Benjamin’s face. Luckily, they didn’t notice him, but Shawn’s actions brought tears in Elizabeth’s eyes. Shawn felt a bit guilty and lowered his voice, “Why are you crying? I’m doing this for our own good, so put on a smile.”

Elizabeth didn’t smile, so he pulled her cheeks and said, “You look more attractive when you’re smiling, you know that?”

“All lies.” “I’m not lying. Makeup only masks your beautiful features. You look much prettier when you’re smiling without makeup.”

Elizabeth knew him enough to not fully buy his words, but his sweet words still were very much pleasing to hear, especially because he rarely praised her. So, she ended up melting in his embrace.

A strange feeling stirred Benjamin’s heart. Was it jealousy? He wasn’t sure. (Damn my married but bachelor life. I want to urgently hug my wife, too.)

Meanwhile on the second-floor’s balcony, Nolan was talking on a mobile. “Yes, sir. In a week, right? I’ll personally come and receive the payout.” He then hung up. A bright smile played on his lips for a few seconds. “Once I get the money, Dorothy and I can live the rest of our days peacefully. It’ll be wonderful if we can raise one of the grandchildren, but I doubt they will be willing to live with an old couple. We might not be able to handle them, too.”

“Dad...” George’s voice sent a shiver up Nolan’s spine. He quickly turned around. “G-Ge-George... since when were you here?”

“Since before you began talking to yourself,” George’s face was glowing. “To think you applied for life insurance without me knowing... How much is the payout?” “W-What life insurance? It’s just some car insurance.” “Ah, c’mon,” he pinched Nolan’s belly. “Does your son look that foolish? Is it for half a million, or more?”

After frowning, Nolan lowered his voice and said, “Don’t say it out loud. I’ve kept this thing a secret from everyone until now.

Even your mother and sister don’t know it.”

“Haha, fine,” George put his hands on his waist and laughed. A few seconds of silence passed. “So...” George rubbed the back of his head. “How much will you give me?” Nolan’s expression froze. “Y-You already have a job, don’t you?” “C’mon, dad. If you give me a hundred grand, I could really use it, you know,” he grabbed Nolan’s hands. “Please.” He wasn’t wrong, but Nolan looked hesitant. “Please,” George begged some more. Nolan shook his head. “Sorry, son. I can’t give you the money. Your mother and I will need every dollar of it.” “What?” George let go of his father’s hands. “Then what am I to you?” “Of course, you’re my son. I will help you when you need it, but right now, I can’t. Please understand.”

George helplessly smiled. “Hmph, I get it. You never really considered me as your son because I wasn’t good at studies or in looking after my parents. I’m pathetic, which is why you never loved me.”

“That’s not true. You’re my son,” Nolan went closer and hugged him. “I will always love you no matter what.”

“Dad...” George’s eyes teared up. “I’m sorry.” “It’s okay,” Nolan was saying, but then he felt a push. Before he realized what was happening, his back hit the parapet, and his body flipped back and fell over the balcony.