Oliver's Substitute Bride (Oliver and Jessica) novel Chapter 238

When Ian returned to Holland, his father called him home.

"Why did you go to Birmingham?" Gavin snapped.

"Father, I don't think there's something wrong with me going back to visit my friends and your hometown," Ian said with sly humor.

"I told you not to go back. Fortunately, you're back safe and sound now. What if something happens to you? What I'm gonna do?"

"It's no big deal. I'm just an ordinary tourist, and no one knows me."

As Ian spoke, he took out his camera from the suitcase and wanted to show him some photos.

Only then did he realize that the camera had run out of battery. It was probably because he used it every day in Birmingham.

On the day before he left, he asked the nurse to take pictures of him and Jessica.

He even took a picture with Jessica and her grandma.

Ian felt that he got so much from this trip. Not only he was getting closer to Jessica, but he had a grandmother.

He had been brought up by a nanny. He was very envious of the relationship between Jessica and her grandma.

He barely talked with his father.

His father always scolded him for being ignorant and hedonistic.

Just like this time, he told him off directly instead of asking him if he was used to everything in Birmingham.

"Father, my camera is out of battery. When I go back to charge the battery, I'll show you the photos. Won't you miss it? You haven't gone back for many years. I like Birmingham. We can do business there."

Ian did have such an idea as he could see Jessica and Oliver more often there.

In fact, he did not dislike Oliver at all. It was only because Oliver was indifferent to Jessica that he did not want to have too much contact with him.

"Nonsense," Gavin said.

"What, did I say something wrong? You've been working hard in Holland. Don't you want to return to your hometown one day?"

Ian knew that his father still had feelings for Birmingham.

Gavin entered the room and opened the safe where there were memories of his past.

He used to listen to a record called "Spring River and Moon Night." And Ian could hum a few words to the rhythm.

Ian usually enjoyed the music while he was driving. He had long had an endless longing for Birmingham in his mind.

Even if he didn't meet Jessica and Oliver in Holland, he would visit there.

"You don't know anything at all. I said I would never go back to Birmingham," bellowed Gavin, placing the coffee cup heavily on the table.

"What exactly happened to you in Birmingham before? Maybe I can help you with it. I know a very amazing person in Birmingham. If we go back, it won't be difficult to find a business partner there."

Ian explained to his father, "Although our family has the largest share of the flower market in Europe, you don't know that Birmingham is developing rapidly. With the improvement of people's living standards, they will naturally have a higher demand for flowers. Now it's time to officially go back. I was not just visiting there as you thought. Of course, I went to see my friends, but most importantly, I'd like to get to know more about the local market."

"Don't mention it anymore, and never go back."

Gavin was determined, with no intention of budging an inch.

Ian had no choice but to leave his father's house with his suitcase.

Ian had lived alone outside since he was 18 years old.