Regardless of anything else, Jasper felt it was all worth showing some respect for.
“That is why, Jasp, you have to remember. As a man, you must protect your family well. Regardless of how tired you are or how you’re suffering, having a complete family and making your wife and children happy is what defines a successful man. Don’t be a failure like me!
“I’m leaving Wendy to you, so you must treat her well.
“Uncle Schuler, I’ll take revenge on your behalf. About your daughter, I’ll treasure her forever,” Jasper looked at Dawson with a serious look and said softly.
Dawson started at Jasper, absent-minded. After some time, he suddenly laughed out loud. He wiped off his tears and said, “Let’s drink!”
“Let’s drink!”
Jasper discarded his bottle and picked up a new one. The two men held their bottles of beer like they were holding glasses and drank.
That night, Dawson got drunk and was a mess after their drinking session. He passed out cold.
It was Jasper who piggybacked him all the way to the hotel room.
Wendy, who came back early, was puzzled. Seeing Dawson drunk and in that state made her anxiously run to him to look after him.
“Did you guys go for a conference or for a drinking session? My dad’s drunk to this state and why do you carry a strong scent of alcohol as well?”
Wendy took a warm towel and wiped Dawson’s face as she tilted her head to lecture Jasper.
Jasper spun around and headed toward the washroom to wash his face. After feeling slightly refreshed, he said, “We met a few old friends and our dad got excited, so he drank quite a lot.”
Jasper purposely emphasized the words ‘our dad’ with a teasing expression.
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