Ex-husband’s Regret (Ryan and Charlotte) novel Chapter 784

Chapter 784 

Rebecca finally spoke up. “Zachary, we’re not forcing you. We’ve asked before if you wanted to take your time and carefully consider which path to take, and we’ve allowed you to do so for many years. But this leniency doesn’t mean you should fall in love with a woman and go against us. It’s meant for you to make the choices you should. You have to bear the responsibilities of the Collins family, that’s destined from the day you were born and it can’t be changed.” 

Zachary remained silent after hearing these words. 

They weren’t wrong, and neither was he. 

It was a deadlock 

Madam Collins spoke again. “The Collins family has been passed down through generations to ensure its continued glory. We’ve put all our effort into raising you, and all our sacrifices were meant to see a return. You were meant to marry a woman from a powerful background, to share the responsibilities of the Collins family, and to contribute just as we have–that’s what you’re supposed to do. Allowing you to date her for a year is already a sign of our indulgence. Zachary, you don’t have a choice in this matter, even if you threaten to take drastic measures, it won’t help.” 

Zachary understood all of this. 

If it weren’t for their giving him life and their careful guidance, he wouldn’t have grown into who he was today, nor would he have met Jane or be in love with her. 

Because of this, he hadn’t taken that irrevocable step yet. 

But he couldn’t let Jane suffer, being treated as a secret lover. 

“A family’s background shouldn’t be an absolute standard. How can you be so certain that she can’t help me? She’s excellent, you’ll understand if you get to know her better.” 

Madam Collins smiled. “Since you started getting involved with her, we’ve already looked into her. We know everything about her–probably more than you do.‘ 

Zachary pursed his lips tightly. 

He and Jane were still in the passionate stage of their relationship and hadn’t reached the point of understanding each other’s pasts. 

“Having a father like that alone means that she can’t be your wife.” Madam Collins glanced at Frank and continued, “Even if she has a good relationship with Mrs. Smith, that doesn’t change anything.” 

Since he was mentioned, Frank spoke up. “Legally, she has no relationship with her father anymore. In the future, she won’t need to support him or have any contact with him.” 

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Madam Collins wore a knowing smile. “If it were that easy, the news outlets would be out of business. Family ties can’t just be severed off a whim. The complexities, diversities, and dark sides of human nature far exceed your imagination. Tell me, a father who is a gambler and an alcoholic, with no income, seeing his daughter marrying into a wealthy family would he not come knocking on her door? If he had any conscience or feelings of guilt, how could have he treated his daughter like that? And why would we leave such a risk? Once she enters the Collins family, all those who covet the Collins family will find ways to exploit that weakness to harm us. We can clearly avoid this, why take such a huge risk?”