Her Return, His Regret novel Chapter 129

##Flashback to two weeks earlier##

After leaving Ryan and Lora's wedding, Miles, Celeste, Isabella and Jason returned to the Kingsley mansion.

From there, they sat down and Miles took time to learn more about his son.

"I'm really sorry you had to grow up on your own. I don't know why your mother acted on her own," Miles said, glancing at Celeste before turning to look at Jason. "I would never abandon my children."

He was heartbroken to find out about his other son who was left to grow up away from family. His chest felt heavy and he couldn't shake away the guilt that was creeping into him.

Celeste chipped in, "Miles, I told you why I kept him a secret. I wasn't really welcomed by your father and your two children hated me. They never warmed up to me no matter what I did. Imagine if I had a son too, wouldn't his life have been a living hell?"

Miles sighed as he thought about it. Indeed, back then, Charles was so annoyed about his decision to marry Celeste that he accused her of being a gold digger. He somehow understood why Celeste hid their son.

Charles always favoured Ryan and Diane. However, he had never warmed up to Celeste and Isabella.

"I would have protected him-"

"The way you've protected Isabella?" Celeste questioned. "She can't even get a position in the company and yet everything came easily for Ryan and Diane. My daughter has been treated like an outcast and you did nothing to prevent that."

"But we talked about this... Isabella hasn't gotten any qualifications in line with what the group does, that's why she can't get a job there-"

"You could have arranged for a job that could suit her. You're the chairman's son and creating a position would have been easy for you. However, you didn't even try. It's like we've been sidelined because your father never accepted me. I'm just worried that it would be the same for Jason-"

"Mother, you don’t need to worry. I can take care of myself like I've always done," Jason replied calmly. "We don't need to ask for anything from the Kingsleys. I grew up well without their help."

Jason looked at Miles and said, "Father, you don't need to stress yourself. I only came back because I missed my family. I was tired of staying hidden. If my presence will ruin Ryan's life, then we could all pretend that I don't exist."

Guilt crept into Miles at those words. His stomach kept twisting and turning. Ryan had everything ever since he was born but what about Jason? Miles couldn't even imagine how much he suffered being raised by other people.

Looking at Jason, he promised, "You know what? I'm going to give you my shares!"

Celeste gasped and exclaimed, "Miles, are you serious?!"

Miles nodded, a smile crossing his lips. "I am. I just found out I have another son, what better way to welcome him home than to give him shares in the group?"

He sighed and said to Jason, "With my shares, you will be able to make decisions in the company. Don't worry, whatever you decide to do, I will support you. I'll make up for the lost years."

"Wow! Dad, that's so generous of you. What about me?" Isabella asked.

"You already have shares, my dear," Miles responded.

"But those are too little. I can’t even sit on the board," Isabella pouted.

Miles was about to reply when Celeste gave her daughter a look and stated, "Let's not give your grandfather another reason to hate us. I'm satisfied with your brother being on the board. He will become successful and perhaps he will be better than his brother. All he needs is a chance and you've given it to him, Miles. Thank you."

"He's my son too and he deserves to sit at the board members' table too like his brother," Miles remarked, nodding slightly.

He was very happy to know that he had another son and giving him all he had was the only way he could make up for lost time.

##End of Flashback.##