A Spoonful of Sugar: Don't Beg for Love novel Chapter 602

Meanwhile, Hesper took a deep breath as she witnessed Julie and Sophia getting into a car and leaving Genecity. Ernest stood behind her and put a coat on her shoulders.

"I've heard Rickard say that you helped when Duval Group was in trouble." Ernest looked at the girl who he watched grow up. He didn't know when she started feeling like a stranger to him.

The stubborn eyes he saw at the orphanage now looked stronger too.

Hesper shook her head, deciding to be honest. "If we didn't solve that issue, Lane Holdings would be impacted too… Besides, Duval Group was also a result of your hard work, so I couldn't just stand by and watch."

Ricakrd stood beside them. Ernest looked at his disappointing grandson, then sighed and said, "I heard that Ren is sick. I haven't had the chance to visit him… How is he? He's a lucky boy. I'm sure he'll be alright."

Hesper and Ernest chatted for a while longer while Rickard just stood there.

"It's getting late, and I'm sure you have work to do," Ernest finally said. "You don't have to talk to this old man."

"Time flies by whenever I'm with you."

Hesper didn't want to leave, but taking such a long break was a luxury. She got up. "I'll visit you when I have time. Call me anytime if you need help."

"Alright." Ernest smiled, then looked toward Rickard. "Send her home."

Hesper knew he did that so they would spend time together, but the past was so long ago and too much had happened between them. To Hesper, it was a lifetime away.

Rickard paused but then nodded.

"Juniper, Julie, and Sophia, all the people who hurt me, have left my life. I suddenly feel tired."

Hesper sighed then calmly said, "Renfrew won't get used to living without you or me. Once he gets better, I'll agree to co-parent. This way, we don't have to see each other."

Rickard tapped on the steering wheel, sounding discontented. "What about me?"

Hesper looked at him with slight surprise then smirked. "I lost feelings for you a long time ago. I'm sure you can tell the difference between novelty and love, and stop hurting me."

Hearing her calm and sober tone, Rickard suddenly felt anxious, but he didn't know why.