Chapter 69 - Im talking now (1/2)

Duke Cullen could only stay silent. He knew what his grandson says is true but it was too late for regret. The deed is done and there's no turning back.

”You might hate me but you should know it's her only way of gaining freedom. Even if Ralph took her in, he was few years too late. And can Ralph protect her at that time? He was following orders from the higher up to capture Alicia. What do you think would happen if he manage to get to her before i did?” It might sound arrogant but it's the truth. They were young back then and without much power like now.

”You don't know that. I could have protect her better than what you're doing now. I wouldn't have let her to become someone's illegal experiment nor living a life that goes around killing people. I could have let her live the life that she ever wanted and protected her from that sc.u.m family of hers. You're not protecting her. You're just using her for your own selfish reason!!!” Ralph who have been quite the whole time finally broke his silent. He stood up and clenching his fist tightly. With his redden eyes focus on the person whose he's supposed to respect, he glared at Duke Cullen ferociously.

”Do you think i wanted her to enter that type of world? There's not much choice back then. Either letting her get bullied and buried away with hatred in that sc.u.m family of hers or gave her the freedom that she want. Before she met me, the only feeling that flashes from her eyes are hatred. She's only a little girl back then, god damn it!!! She would be a monster if i let her be. And when i took her in and gave her the freedom that she needed at the very least she's not living her life with hatred and vengeance.” Duke Cullen looked like he aged 20 years older the moment he's done talking. Rubbing his glabella, looking tired and regret.

”It's all in the past now. What i really want to know right now, will it affected her pregnancy? The tiny person in her.” Tristan broke the tense atmosphere. Although not much but it definitely ease the tension. Ralph was anxious he heard the question as well.

It was Farrah who answer them.

”You saw her going on with the meeting like nothing's wrong. And like Master Nil told you, she's getting better nowadays. And we're not sure if it will affect her baby. She's leaving it to fate.”

Tristan doesn't seem happy with the answer. Neither does Ralph.

”Stop fussing about it. Everything is fine.” A sweet voice enter their ears and Tristan immediately shot up from his chair. He walked towards the person who just reach the final step and before Alicia could say anything, he already picked her up gently and bring her to the couch. Setting her gently on the sofa, he sat next to her with his hand around her waist.

Alicia smiled helplessly with his action.

”Why aren't you sleeping? Are we too loud?” Tristan asked with his other hand combing her hair. It's not messy but he fear it might make her irritated.

”No. I just don't feel like sleeping anymore. I'm hungry. More like the tiny person in me are hungry.” She grinned.