She Was Never Just a Pretty Face novel Chapter 272

Luther's heart swelled with a damp, heavy sorrow.

All these years, he had completely failed Hilda.

And the truth was, he had failed their children too.

Not just Annie, but Landon and little Jocelyn, too.

Up until now, he had only seen Jocelyn once.

It wasn't that he didn't want to see her; he simply had no right to.

Landon watched them from a distance. Then, his little mouth turned down, and he waddled over to wrap his arms around Luther's leg. He didn't say a word; he just held on quietly. Luther stroked his son's head and then ruffled Annie's hair. These kids were everything Hilda had left him.

Luther didn't sleep a wink that night.

…

Early the next morning.

Nathan Sanford personally came by to pick up Annie and Landon.

He had also come because of the situation with Hilda.

Once the kids were safely in the car, Nathan looked at his only son, his tone heavy. "Your mother and I haven't interfered in your private life, but we've been watching closely! We know who it was that saved Hilda. If you want to give him a cushy job at the company, we have no objections. But Luther, you are absolutely not to use Damien's past to threaten her. To her, Damien is the most important family she has right now. Your mother and I are getting older, and we can't handle any more tragedy. We can't bury another child. We're just happy she's alive. We don't even dare to bother her. Your mother has only watched her from afar a couple of times, and every time she comes home, she secretly wipes her tears, saying how well Hilda looks. She says fate has finally shown our family some mercy. Don't you dare ruin this blessing, Luther. Because if you do, your mother and I will pack up her, the kids, and that boy Damien, and move abroad. You wouldn't dare go against your own parents, would you?"

Luther stood in the courtyard, looking impeccably sharp.

Even though he was now the one controlling the corporate empire.

He still had to stand there and take his father's scolding.

When he finally spoke, his voice was low and hoarse. "Don't worry, Dad. I won't make things difficult for her."

Nathan scoffed lightly. "Keep your underhanded tactics to yourself."

Luther said nothing.

Lori had rushed over early that morning.

Reading the room perfectly, she opened the rear door of the car for Nathan.

The moment Nathan laid eyes on Annie and Landon, he instantly switched into doting grandfather mode, terrified of scaring the kids. But as he settled into his seat, he threw one last vicious glare at Luther. "Take a good look at yourself! You're a grown man, still single, and living like this. You should be ashamed!"

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