Leonard's POV:
"No, it's not like that. Alina, you are mistaken. I have never wanted to get rid of you. Our pack is always your home and your support," I disputed her claims and clarified everything for her again.
Alina shook her head to show that she didn't believe me. "That's enough, Dad. Chet is dead, and your plan is ruined. You don't have to lie to me anymore."
"I want nothing more than for you to be happy! I'm not forcing you to get married again if you don't want to. For as long as I live, I will support you." I was a little anxious. I didn't want to see her like this anymore. Everything I did was to make her happy.
If this had only brought her pain and misery, I hope she could one day be free to live however she pleased.
Even if it meant that she would not get married... "Dad, Chet is dead." Alina suddenly calmed down. She glared at me and added in a dismal and odd tone, "So no one can force me to get married now, not even you, Dad."
I paused for a moment, and the sadness surged in an instant. Chet was really dead. He was such a good young man.
I swiveled around to look at the young man thrown carelessly to the ground. His blood had dried up, and his beautiful blue eyes would never see the world again.
"I'm sorry, Alina. Maybe I was wrong." My shoulders sagged as I felt sadness and guilt engulf me.
It was at this point that I realized how foolish and conceited I had been.
I should have been more aware of what the kids were thinking.
"Dad, an apology won't always work," Alina remarked venomously.
"Tell me. What can I do to make you feel better? Alina, I will try my best to make it up to you as long as you are willing to talk to me." I gave her a weary glance, hoping to put a stop to this absurd confrontation as soon as possible.
Alina kept silent for a long time.
Just then, a black shadow flashed through the corner of my eyes.
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