Although Liam was excited, he knew better than to get too worked up about it.
Judging by Terence's recent abnormal behavior, it's obvious that he's afraid of us taking the kids away. While I do like the kids very much, I also have moral boundaries. Besides, I've known Terence for so many years now. There's no reason for me to go that far.
With that in mind, Liam calmed down and glanced at Terence as he asked, “Terence, how long have we known each other for?”
Terence rolled his eyes at him. “Don't bother trying to guilt-trip me! It won't work!”
Liam clicked his tongue. “We've known each other for over fifty years now. I'm not sure if it's me who doesn't understand you or the other way round.”
Terence kept quiet after hearing that.
“I know you're upset about what Kenneth did. After all, I'd be p*ssed as well if I were you. Do you still remember how long I was hospitalized for back then because of it?” Liam asked.
Terence visited him at the hospital often, so he couldn't possibly forget that.
“I'm definitely taking Nat's side on this matter. I will not condone his actions. Even if these kids really do belong to the Hamilton family, I promise not to take them away from you,” Liam continued.
Terence froze and stared at him in confusion upon hearing that.
Fearing that it was a lie, he didn't dare believe Liam too easily.
“What, you don't trust me anymore?” Liam asked.
Having been friends for so many years, Terence knew full well that Liam was a man of his word.
After giving it some thought, he said, “It's not that I don't trust you. It's just that I—” “I know. You're worried about Kenneth, aren't you?” Liam cut him off.
Terence simply lowered his gaze and said nothing in response.
“Honestly, I can't stand my grandson either. He doesn't have any talent apart from being handsome, wealthy, and capable.”
What the hell... This guy is probably the first I've seen to badmouth his grandson with compliments! Terence rolled his eyes at the thought of that.
“I'm not asking for you to hand the kids over, nor am I asking you to forgive Kenneth. All I want is an answer. I used to be so worried about Kenneth not getting married as I didn't want our Hamilton family lineage to end like this. Now that I know he has kids of his own, I can die without regrets.”
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“I meant it when I said I won't take the kids from you. They will simply have one more person that loves them in this world, so your concerns aren't going to come true. I won't forgive Kenneth if he dares do such a thing!” Liam said with a vicious look in his eyes.
Having heard all that, Terence was moved at last. “I don't mind letting you spend time with the kids as long as Kenneth doesn't try to take them away.”
Liam seized the opportunity and asked excitedly, “So, they really are the Hamilton family's kin?”
“Nat hasn't told the kids about it yet, so you'd better not get involved in this!” Terence warned him.
Liam had everything figured out after associating that information with the reason Kenneth had him come over.
After giving it some thought, he said, “Don't worry. I won't cause you any trouble. I'm definitely on Nat's side when it comes to this. Man, our family sure is lucky to have two adorable kids to continue our lineage! I feel so blessed!”
Terence had never seen the elderly man look so happy in a really long time.
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