His Secret Spoiled Wife (Lily and Alexander) novel Chapter 1942

Helpless, Austin lowered his head and appeared particularly dejected.

"We must have confidence in the old man," Alexander comforted him after noticing his gloomy mood. "We also need to have confidence in ourselves."

"I'm not confident in myself." However, Alexander's words did not seem to have any effect.

Austin turned around and stood up, walking straight to the window. He looked downstairs. The initially quiet manor looked even more lifeless now. He remembered a few days ago when he tossed around in here.

He even dismantled the balcony and destroyed many things. Although Dominic scolded him, the older man still cleaned up after his grandnephew and cared for him. Dominic did a lot for Austin, even if the former would never admit it. He also taught Austin everything he should.

Austin used to think his second granduncle was biased. Later, Austin realized he was just overconfident. He was not capable enough, and Dominic had long seen through him. Still, Dominic did not openly target his grandnephew—instead, Austin was the one who always had his head in the clouds.

Now, when Dominic needed help most, Austin could do nothing. The latter even harmed Dominic because of his own actions. With these thoughts in mind, Austin wished to jump out the window and exchange his life for Dominic’s.

However, Austin knew he could not. Although he would free himself from condemnation by jumping, he wondered what would happen to his granduncle then.

‘What can Uncle Dom do with such a mess? What about my parents, grandfather, and the others who have gotten hurt because of my actions?’

Austin held the windowpane with both hands as he took a deep breath, forcing his tears back. He had not cried since he was a child. However, it seemed like Austin had shed all the tears he had not shed over these past few days.

‘I can’t continue living like this.’