Have I Told You Lately novel Chapter 32

The more than an hour of trial resulted in a 10-year sentence. Unable to bear the result, Theresa wept hysterically and fainted, which startled Rachel and Osmond. They hastily brought her to the bench.

The people attending the court gradually left. Rachel lowered her head and said to the man beside her in a low voice, “Take care of her. I’ll go and visit my father.”

Osmond shot her an I’m-worrying-about-you look and gently wrapped her cold hand, “Be careful”.

Although he wanted to accompany her, he had to take care of Theresa.

“I see.” Rachel looked at her gratefully, feeling somehow touched.

Rachel’s attorney bought her several minutes to visit her father who was going to be taken into custody.

Rachel hastily walked into the visiting room. When she saw the old man, she finally failed to hold back her tears and cried out loudly as if she was venting her negative emotions.

“Dad.”

“Rach! Sweetie!” Chapman stood up and shot a glance to the door, his eyes dimmer, “Where…is your mom?”

“Mom couldn’t bear the result, and fainted…” Chapman’s reaction miraculously calmed her down. She wiped away her tears, walked towards him and seated herself beside him.

“Sorry…I’m sorry…” He repeated the words with his head lowered, seeming to be very guilty and anguished.

Rachel glanced at him and felt quite sad.

No matter what crime he had committed, he was still his father. How would he live in the prison for ten years?

Staying silent for a few seconds, she chose not to continue those sad topics and stroked her bally, smiling lightly, “Dad, I’m pregnant with twins.”

Chapman stunned for a while, widening his cloudy eyes, and asked in a shocked while shivering voice, “How… how many months have it been?”

“Three months.” A trace of tenderness flashed across her eyes.