"Yes, I deserve it," Lawrence did not fight back. "I've suffered so much that I even have trouble falling asleep. However, perhaps in comparison to your suffering, mine is nothing."
Heinz was quiet all this time and the veins on his forehead were bulging. It was obvious that he was furious.
"I spent everyday repenting and I feel more remorseful recently but it's too late." Lawrence continued, "Heinz, I'm here to apologize to you and to let you know that I'm currently going through a hard time. Perhaps this can help you vent your anger and you might feel much better."
"You and Grace are going to have a wonderful married life. Take me as an example and don't make any mistakes like I did. She is a wonderful woman."
"Of course. Of course, I will be kind to her," Heinz uttered in a low voice.
"Then I have nothing to worry about," Lawrence said cautiously with a smile. He looked as if he had been freed from the shackles.
"Who are you to worry about me?" Heinz's tone turned harsh again.
Lawrence was still smiling, and his eyes were a lot kinder. He stared at his son and said, "It's time for me to go. You can go in. Your happiness is more important than anything else."
After that, he stared deeply at him, turned around, and walked away slowly.
Heinz looked at his retreating figure and squinted his eyes.
Meanwhile, Grace stood up as she saw Lawrence leaving.
Everyone was dumbfounded as well.
"Oh no, he's leaving," Alice said in a low voice. "Jensen, go and stop him."
Concurrently, Jensen glanced at William.
William nodded, "Jensen, go and ask him to come back. Tell Heinz that he is doing this for Grace's sake. Ask him to stay for a meal. Today is Heinz's and Grace's wedding day. This is my request too. Please help me convey the message."
"Yes!" Jensen also hurriedly chased after him.
When he arrived at the door, Heinz immediately asked, "Why are you out here?"
"Heinz, Grandpa said that we must ask Uncle Lawrence to stay and have a meal with us. This is his request. For the sake of Grace's and your wedding," Jensen said, but he was not insisting. After all, this was something Heinz had to decide for himself.
"No," Heinz still refused. He refused to do so.
"You have to do it even if you don't want to," William's voice sounded at the entrance. He was supported by the butler and Grace also followed behind him.
"Butler, you go." William quickly instructed the butler, "Go and bring Lawrence back. Since he's here, let's have a meal together."
"Grandpa," Heinz said in a low voice.
"Don't call me grandpa," William said in a low voice. "Heinz, I know that you are grieving over your mother's death. I feel the same way too but what's sadder is that you are shooing away an old man. Since he is here then let him stay. You should let go of the past and turn a new leaf."
Heinz pursed his lips.
William gave the butler another look, indicating for him to chase after him.
Jensen was worried that William had no one to help him and he might slip, so he quickly said, "Grandpa, I'll go."
He took another look at Heinz. Seeing that he didn't stop him, he stepped forward and quickly walked to the door to chase after Lawrence.
After a few steps, Jensen caught up with him.
Everyone was waiting in place.
Heinz didn't say anything. Grace walked to his side and took his arm.
Lawrence walked over once again. When he saw William, he felt even more embarrassed. Without saying a single word, he took one step forward and bowed ninety degrees respectfully to him.
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