Kenneth remarked, "I'm not sure what's going on, but I bet Steven has figured it out. Otherwise, he wouldn't let me be."
When Hannah was mentioned, Jacqueline also felt guilt, "We didn't cause this, but we've made mistakes in the past. We allowed Steven to bring his ex-wife into the Dixon household, and not only did we fail to protect her, but we also let the others in the family bully her, calling her a second-rate actress."
At this, Kenneth felt a pang of guilt, "That must be the biggest mistake we've ever made. We hoped for our son to lead a good life, but because of our actions, his life changed for the worse. We only have one son. He used to be so attached to us. When he was a teenager and received love letters, he would always show them to us, trusting us fully. We rejected the girl he chose, leading him to move out with her and never bringing her home during holidays, causing the gap between us to widen."
Jacqueline agreed, "You're right, we thought everything we did was for his best, but we never considered if it was what he wanted. We forced it upon him. Kenny, since we have realized this, let's support him no matter who he wants to marry."
Kenneth added, "We still need to look out for him, in case he gets tricked by someone."
Jacqueline replied, "Sure, I'll keep an eye out for some suitable girls for him to choose from."d2
Steven overheard their conversation, but didn't interrupt. He knew his parents' intentions. They just had the wrong approach.
No, he was the one truly at fault.
The others in the Dixon family dared to call Hannah a second-rate actress, saying that her lowly status was unfit for the Dixon family. It was all because of him. If he valued Hannah enough and gave her the respect she deserved, no one in the Dixon family would dare gossip about the wife of the Dixon Group's leader.
Steven gathered his thoughts, "Mom, you don't need to find anyone else for me. My only wife will always be Hannah."
Jacqueline paused, then spoke seriously, "If she's the only one in your heart and the only one you want to marry, I support you. But have you asked her if she's willing to remarry you?"
Steven was silent.
Jacqueline continued, "Son, if she never wants to reconcile with you, do you plan to stay single forever? Will you give up having children?"
Steven replied, "Mom, if you and Kenneth are worried about the Dixon family bloodline, you two can have another child. You're still young enough."
Jacqueline was angry enough to smack him, "You cheeky boy, is that what I meant?"
Steven retorted, "Aren't you worried about the Dixon family?"
Jacqueline replied, "Although the Dixon family does have a huge inheritance, I've never seen you as a breeding machine. I've never felt you must have children. If you want to have kids, then have them. If not, then don't. What I'm trying to say is, have you prepared yourself for the possibility of living alone and without descendants if Hannah doesn't accept you?"
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