You Hit My Heart (Joyce and Luther) novel Chapter 1635

Chapter 1635: Respect the Choices

Joyce lifted her head, "Dad, Mom. After two decades, I've finally returned home. As a child in the orphanage, I envied those who had parents. Every time someone came to adopt my friends, I'd secretly wish that one day someone would take me away too. As time went by, this desire faded. I never thought I would find my biological parents in this lifetime. Even now, it sometimes feels unreal."

Tears welled up in Cecelia's eyes. She subtly turned her face away, wiping at the corner of her eye.

"You've been suffering all these years, wandering outside," she said quietly.

Ralph sighed, "Your mother has never given up looking for you these past twenty years. She's been living with guilt and pain all this while. Now that we've finally reunited, my heart is finally at peace."

Joyce moved forward and clasped Cecelia's hands, "I've never blamed you. All the hardship I went through before is nothing compared to what we have now. We've been apart for over two decades, and I deeply wish to be by your side, to make up for the years we've lost."

Luther straightened up, his sharp eyes narrowing. Why was Joyce saying all this suddenly? Was it possible...?

He had a vague premonition and held his breath.

As expected, Joyce took a deep breath.

"But, Dad, Mom, I want to go back to Khebury."

Cecelia was slightly taken aback, although it was within her expectations.

Joyce turned to look at Ralph, "I know I haven't fulfilled my filial duties. But Dad, you're still young, not even sixty. You're at the peak of your authority, and the military needs you to maintain stability. Although I've inherited the military rank, my heart isn't in it. When the family was in trouble, I naturally stepped forward. But now that everything is stable, I..."

She paused, "I don't want to participate in special training, and for now, I haven't thought about commanding the entire military."

Seeing Joyce's firm gaze, Ralph became more serious. He didn't speak, waiting for her to continue.

At this point, Luther stood up, walked to Joyce's side, and helped her up, "The floor is cold, let's sit and talk."

He wrapped his arm around her waist and sat her down on the sofa, touched. He knew she was doing all this for him, that she didn't want to be apart from him.

Joyce looked at Luther, "I know you're under a lot of pressure. The future direction of R&S Group, whether to move the headquarters to the Capital or to keep it in Khebury, and just set up a branch in the Capital. The board members have strong opinions about moving the headquarters. After all, the Capital is the political center, while Khebury is Pascaylia's largest commercial hub. It's not suitable for the long-term development of R&S Group."

"It doesn't matter. They wouldn't dare to object," Luther said with a slight smile. He could manage, she was worrying too much.

"You've done a lot," she said, looking at him, her eyes filled with warmth.

Luther paused, held her hand, and couldn't help but pull her closer.

At this moment, Cecelia spoke, "Today is a happy day, why are we discussing such heavy topics? Joyce, your father was just sharing his thoughts. As for your choices, we certainly respect them. Khebury is a great place, I like Khebury too. I'm tired of staying in the Capital, we have a house in Khebury. We can move there anytime."

Ralph nodded, "Since you don't want to inherit the military for now, I won't force you. Don't worry, those elders, still holding power at the age of eighty. I can manage the military for another two decades with no problem. Hahaha."

Ralph patted his chest and laughed heartily.

Joyce didn't expect them to agree so easily, and she let out a deep sigh of relief.

She had been grappling with this for many days, always feeling like she was letting her parents down.