True Fated Marriage novel Chapter 1855

"No, it's all my fault," Grace shook her head, eyes bloodshot. She knew that Ernest must have gone through a lot when he was younger if he still thought about it now.

If a child didn't have his mother by his side when he needed her most, what were all the material things in the world worth to him?

A mother's love superseded anything else.

When Ernest needed Grace, she failed him.

Hence, how could she not feel guilty?

Grace voiced out her long-repressed guilt as she held Ernest in her arms, "Honestly, I was too stupid. I trusted the wrong people, and even now, I'm still kind towards them. I don't want to dwell too much on the past, but I forgot that my son was the true victim here. I'm sorry, Ernest."

"Mommy, I told you. It's okay. Don't cry," Ernest felt his mother's tears dripping into his clothes, dampening his sweater.

Ernest felt very sad.

He didn't want to upset his pregnant mother.

In truth, he had never ever resented his mother. He just found it ridiculous that everyone just simply forgave the people who caused this.

Why?

They deserved to be imprisoned.

Why would they be in jail if they hadn't committed a whole laundry list of crimes?

It was justice.

They were vile enough to lay hands on an infant.

Simon and Marry disgusted Ernest.

Ernest felt that his family had forgiven the two too easily.

Furthermore, Simon was still thinking of ways to slander his mother and Celeste.

He didn't know what his father and Gary were thinking. How they could allow such a thing to happen?

Ernest knew that if they wanted to, they could crush Simon and Marry like an ant.

However, Gary and Heinz had chosen to forgive the two just like that.

What else could he say?

Now, even his mother had chosen to forgive them despite what they'd done to her. There was no room for him to protest.

Ernest sighed, "Mom, you suffered the most in this. If you can forgive her, so can I. Help her if you want to."

He already thought it through.

Grace had been brought up by the Smith family, and she still carried their surname. Perhaps she felt a deep bond with the Smiths.

Hence, it was likely that she was doing this not for Marry and Simon, but for everyone else that was involved.

"No, Ernest. I'm not going to do anything. I always end up neglecting you," Grace denied.

"No, mom, I'm fine," Ernest patted Grace's shoulder gently and comforted her, "Don't cry. If you keep crying, it will be bad for the babies."

Grace was shocked when she heard this.

She looked up at Ernest to find him looking back at her. He had a bright, discerning glint in his eyes.

Grace was momentarily dazzled.

She was very touched to find her son's acceptance.

There was no hatred in her son's eyes, only concern. However, this made her even more upset.

With no choice left, Ernest turned to his father for help.

Heinz handed him a tissue.

Ernest quickly took it and wiped his mother's tears away.

Grace shot an embarrassed look at her son as she accepted the tissue. Then, she quickly wiped her tears away.

Ernest continued, "Mom, I'm serious. I heard what you and dad said earlier, and I decided to forgive Simon and Marry as well. Although they're evil, they did pay the price for their actions. I just hope they can turn over a new leaf."

Grace stared at Ernest. She could tell that he'd truly decided to forgive them.

However, Grace still couldn't help but say, "Ernest, you don't have to do this for me."

"I'm doing this willingly mom. I love you," Ernest beamed.

Grace felt very relieved when she saw Ernest's serene smile. She extended her arms and hugged Ernest again.

"I love you a lot too," She whispered softly.

"I know," Ernest chuckled, "It's settled then. You and dad can just do what needs to be done. I don't have much to say about it."

Grace didn't expect Ernest to be so tolerant and rational.

This made her feel even more guilty.

She pursed her lips and called Ernest's name once more.

"Mom, I'm going to be upset if you keep being like this. Just do what you were planning to do in the first place," Ernest smiled as he comforted Grace, "Okay, that's all. Mom, I'm going to go upstairs and spend the night with Leah, okay? We're staying here tonight."

Grace was taken aback briefly before she nodded, "Of course. I'd love to have you guys over. Sylvia and Sebastian will be home tonight, and it would be good for everyone to get together."

"Okay," Ernest hugged them and said, "That's settled then. Dad, mom, I'm going upstairs now."

"Go ahead," Grace let Ernest leave after that.

As soon as he left, Heinz looked at Grace with a warm smile, "I told you that Ernest is very sensible. He won't trouble anyone else."

Grace glanced at him and sighed, "You're the one who told me that Ernest was traumatised by what happened. You made me worry, and now you're telling me that he's sensible? Of course he is, he's my son! He's never blamed me for anything, and that's what makes me very upset."

She felt extremely guilty towards Ernest.