The Dark Side Of Fate by Karima Sa'ad Usman novel Chapter 158

~Sylvester~

Tamia was shocked about what I told her, but that was the truth, and there was no point sugar-coating it. I just hoped all the victims found peace, especially Susan, who did not hear anything but was forced to leave everything she loved and cared for. It was either that or her life.

I wish my father was the one we found and not Lucas; I would have spent an eternity ensuring he paid for his crimes against everyone. Lucas was equally a scumbag, but he did not do half as much as my father did. Hearing Larry's story, it seemed Gavin and my father were the scumbags, and Lucas was a weak fool who followed along. It was still no excuse for what he did, and I would ensure he paid for his crimes dearly.

Tamia and I dressed up and went for breakfast. Arriving at the lounge, everyone was there except for my mother and Jake.

They were said to be having breakfast together. The children now had nannies that were caring for them. David's children were older, so they were more independent, but the triplets were still infants, so the nannies were always with them.

Vino smiled his creepy smile when he saw me. I guess with time, he would figure out he did not need to try so hard anymore. He had been entirely accepted.

Everyone was happy at the table, and I hated to be the one to end the bliss. But someone had to. We had a lot of unfinished business, and I did not want the matter to linger any longer. It had.

The earlier we deal with the matter, the quicker it will be for us to start living our married life in peace.

I looked at David and Nicole, they were so in love, and I realised that sending him to Grizlo was the best thing that had happened to him. He did not endure our father's hostility; because of that, he was the kindest of us four.

Vino was the most damaged because of the blatant and public rejection. I hoped he would get over it and move on. Dominic and I were now happily married, and we had forgiven ourselves for the past.

We were closer than before, and we trusted each other.

Marcel and Theodore were still my best friends, and I was happy that we all claimed our mates on the same night. I was also glad our set wasn't twisted like our fathers'. Somehow we had turned out better than the men that raised us. It was a considerable achievement, and I was proud of our efforts.

We ate with complete joy, and everyone had something to say. It was a happy breakfast. Even Vino was delighted. He ate and laughed like he had no care in the world. He still had to heal completely, but his health was progressing. I thanked the goddess for sparing his life. Not everyone would have survived silver dust. He had an amazing campfire tale to tell his children when they grew up.

"We will have to question Lucas Sidorov today," I said. Marcel put down his fork. Avery touched his shoulder gently, and he looked at me and nodded.

"It's overdue," he said, and like that, the awkwardness in the atmosphere was lifted. I did not know what we might find, but I knew we should brace ourselves for the worst outcome.

We finished our meals, and everyone went about their day except for Marcel, Theodore and me. Lucas was a priority, and whatever he had to tell us had to do with all three of us.

Marcel's pain was that Lucas thought he was a bastard. It was very stupid of the man, but I guess many things would be clear soon. Although Marcel looked like Lucas, we couldn't go by looks alone, especially since we were all distant relatives. We had similar features. Marcel had gone out of his way to order a DNA test, and it had come out that Lucas was indeed his father, and that made the man's accusation much more challenging to bear.

"Are you sure you are up for this?" I asked Marcel.

"Theo and I can go in while you sit this one out," I told him, and he shook his head.