Returning from the Dead: His Secret Lover novel Chapter 1233

Chapter 1233 Dad

Shin took a sip of coffee before launching into an explanation.

“There are several reasons. For one, he threatened the safety of the Jadeson family. Apart from that, I was curious to see what he was up to and how strong his influence had become.”

Sebastian could not help but sneer at his explanation. “So, do you know what he’s up to now?”

The old monk nodded earnestly and replied, “Of course. Didn’t I send you the word of my discovery? Remember the Ten Medals?”

Sebastian spat out a mouthful of his coffee, sputtering, “Y-You—”

“Drink your coffee before it cools down,” came Shin’s calm reply. He immediately refilled Sebastian’s empty cup.

Sebastian, on the other hand, was trembling.

He struggled to come up with a response to Shin’s bombshell of a revelation.

Back when Sebastian’s investigation led him to the Ten Medals, his instinct told him that someone was secretly furthering his cause. This hunch lasted throughout his investigation, from The Coffee Shop to Janice, and finally, Isaac.

Every step of the way, more and more clues pointed toward a mysterious collaborator.

Enraged, Sebastian instantly lost his appetite for the bitter drink.

The sight of Sebastian’s sour mood had Shin lifting the coffee pot as a sort of peace offering. “Still, all of this is thanks to your efforts. Aquene Temple is Eddie’s base camp. If you dig underground, you’ll find his secret supply of military equipment and explosives, as well as global surveillance networks. The only thing I could do was to send you a message. Frankly, I don’t know who else would’ve been able to connect the dots.”

His flattery failed in wiping the cold smirk off of Sebastian’s face. “You’re still complimenting yourself, I see.”

Shin stared at him wordlessly, prompting Sebastian to continue, “What? I’m right, aren’t I? I’m your flesh and blood, so calling me smart is a back-handed way of praising your intelligence, Commander Shin!”

The conversation seemed to grind to a halt as Sebastian’s words brought tears to the old monk’s eyes.

Shin lifted his head, and for a moment, he thought he could see a beautiful young lady running toward him pettily after he pissed her off.

“Am I wrong? Fine, you’re the hero, you’re the commander. You’re always in the right, and your reasons are forever justified. There’s no need to stay here and accompany your wife. Are you happy now?”

It was almost as if she was talking to him right then.

Shin lowered his head quietly and drank his cold coffee.

As he got up to leave, tears pricked the corners of his eyes, a rare sight over the past thirty years of his life.

Shin did not tell his son that there was a third reason for his willingness to stay at Aquene Temple. He was content to remain in solitude for the rest of his life as a vigil to Frieda.

Later that evening, Sebastian had recovered some of his spirits and decided to take a walk around the temple grounds, accompanied by Devin.

Alas, even if it was a deliberate hint, Frederick had not been smart enough to figure it out.

Sebastian spent another sleepless night that day.

Shin visited Sebastian the next day. Upon observing the dark circles under Sebastian’s eyes, he sighed and said, “Are you still worried about the young woman? I’m sorry; that was all my fault.”

Sebastian stared at him wordlessly, the silence stretching on for a while before he asked, “Do you know where he is? You don’t seem anxious at all.”

Stunned, Shin replied, “I wouldn’t know. Eddie is cunning, and his network is vast. The entire country is his playground. I would never be able to guess his whereabouts.”

“Then why do you seem so relaxed?”

Shin stood stiffly in the room for a long while before revealing a shameful expression on his face.

“Since I wasn’t able to save her, I told Eddie that she was Judith Silvester’s granddaughter. He’s shrewd and greedy to boot, so he’s bound to view Judith as a springboard for his comeback. I reckoned Eddie’s unlikely to harm her because of this.”

“Then what?”

Shin paused for a moment before saying, “Then, when you’ve more or less recovered, I think it’s time to make a move.”

Sebastian looked at the monk in wonder. This is my biological father!