Chapter 245 Adventure To The Ans Manor (1/2)

Carla felt the unusual silence as soon as she stepped into the East Yard.

Nicholas was there; though old, he still looked respectful and dignified. He was sitting with his back straight and his hands on his crutches. He had a calm expression on his face. Edmund was sitting on the chair beside Nicholas looking very serious.

Marcus was sitting on the other side of Nicholas.

Marcus looked desperate. He clenched his fist and cried out, ”Father, Grandpa! It's all my fault! I know it! If I persuaded Terence not to go then this accident wouldn't have happened.

I am responsible for this project and the accident. I didn't know that my subordinates were smuggling the funds. It's all my fault! I will accept my punishment willingly! I'm his brother! I should've protected him! It's all my fault!”

Marcus banged his fist on the ground, angrily. His eyes were also full of sadness. Suddenly, he fell on his knees in front of Nicholas.

”Grandpa, it's all my fault! I failed you! I knew Terence was a little stubborn but I didn't expect that he would get into an accident inside my territory. It's all my fault. I'm willing to take the responsibility.”

It seemed as if Marcus was really blaming himself for not protecting his younger brother. He pretended that he was taking all the blame to himself and said sadly, ”Grandpa, if you refuse to forgive me, just hit me! I deserve as much. I will not say anything even if you decide to hit me until I die!”

Nicholas closed his eyes slowly because he was unwilling to look at Marcus who was kneeling on the ground in front of him. He had been deeply disappointed with this grandson.

Edmund felt bad because his son was kneeling on the ground so he said, ”Marcus, stand up.”

”It was not your fault. I also know Terence's temper. No one could change his mind once he decided on doing something.”

When he heard Edmund's words, Marcus stood up. He looked at Nicholas who was still unwilling to look at him and said, ”Grandpa, do you still think it was my fault?”

”Grandpa, I would not do anything to harm Terence! I made a fool of myself last time and committed such a terrible crime. I couldn't possibly make the same mistake again!”

”Terence and Rhys are my bothers. Father already taught me a lesson and I would never dare forget it. After the incident last time, I decided to help Terence to make our home prosperous instead! I would never do anything that stupid again!”

Edmund waved his words away and said, ”It's alrigh