Babel Novel
Chapter 709
Pierre hurriedly moved to support Selena, who was inconvenienced by her bandaged arm that was hung on her neck.
When they walked in, Roland's body lay still on the operating table.
Selena slowly walked over to him, gazing at him as tears fell from her eyes.NôvelDrama.Org © 2024.
"Dad, you always talked about what ifs with me, and I had always wanted to tell you something. On that day when you found out that Megan planned to take Finneas from me, if you hadn't solely shielded her and had taken my side, brought me justice, treated all of us fairly, been a good father, and taught Meredith and Megan well... If you had done all that, the later half of your life would've been so wonderful. I would not have hated you, and Meredith and Megan would have been proper women. Sadly, you had chosen to cover for them and shield them no matter what, which led to this."
Pierre wrapped his arms around Selena's waist, unsure of how to comfort her.
"All right. I know you had your pride to protect. It must have been difficult for you to move back to the old house after our family went bankrupt. You're free from those troubles now. Don't worry. I will hold a proper funeral for you and carry out every ritual you would've wanted. If you got to reincarnate, Dad, I hope you'd be a good man next time and treat your wife and children well."
Selena calmly pulled the white sheet over Roland's body.
This man's absurd life had come to an end.
Pierre and Selena left the hospital and commenced preparations for the funeral.
On the way home, Selena did not appear to be too saddened. There were tears in the corners of her eyes, but she did not cry.
"My dad's life was so absurd. He
was a useless man, but he liked to show off at home. He was a playboy back in the day, and my mom was so innocent and pure that she fell for his charming tricks too easily. However, my dad didn't treasure my mom at all. He still continued his promiscuous ways even after. marriage. He took over the family business but was blinded by greed. He couldn't achieve anything great, and when problems arose in the company, my mom was the one who solved them. Despite her sacrifices, he got himself a lover. After my mom's death, seeing that Jezebelle was no different from my dad, the company only got worse, and bankruptcy was well within expectation." Selena took a deep breath, a bitter smile on her lips. "So sometimes things are truly fated."
Pierre gently embraced Selena. "Yes, things are decided by fate sometimes. If you didn't have a father like this who allowed Megan to take Finneas from you, we wouldn't have ended up together." Selena smiled at Pierre. "So we're fated to be together, huh?"
"Yes. Before meeting you, I had never thought that I would spend my whole life with someone. I always felt that love was illusory, like in my mom's case. Don't you think our mothers are similar in many ways?"
"Yeah, they are. They sacrificed everything for love, but in the end..."
Pierre held Selena tightly. "Don't worry, Selena. I won't let you be like them."
Selena smiled quietly. She trusted him; there was never any doubt.
When Roland's remains were brought back to the Yard Residence, Jezebelle fell limply to the floor, then she rushed toward Roland in tears.
"You jerk! How could you just die like this? You left me all alone to endure the pain. How could you!" Jezebelle gasped for breaths in between her wailing. She glared at Selena and moved to strike her, only to be blocked by the bodyguard.
"You! You cruel daughter! You will get retribution, you know? He was your own flesh and blood, but you killed him! How could you be so evil?"