𝟑𝟎 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐥

~~ 85. ~~

The man nodded slowly. He knew nothing he says will change Demilade mind. He had already made up his mind and he won't change it. He was like him in that aspect.

At least, he was grateful that he forgive him. He had wronged him so much. He had denied him of so much. And he does not deserve it but he chooses to forgive him.

He might not accept to have him in his life that day but he knew that he might have a change of heart in the future.

If he ever does.

It was a big wish but he knew it wasn't impossible. But for now, he won't force him with anything. He doesn't have the right to. But he hopes one day he will have a change of heart.

"Okay. I'm grateful you still decided to come and you did. And also for your forgiveness which I don't deserve. Thank you, son." He appreciated meekly.

"I've cleared my conscience and don't expect me to ever come back here. Just forget you have a child somewhere and live your life the way you want it. And continue being the good dad you are to your legitimate children. I don't have anything against you or them anymore. Just keep being a good father to them as you once were. I'm fine without one." Demilade said to him, standing up. "I'm finally free to go, am I not?"

"Will... You... change your mind if... I tell you..." He swallowed the lump that formed in his throat. "that you should give me a... little... Just a small chance to be a father to you. Please."

"No, I won't. It's late for that. You don't need to beg me or send someone to do that. I won't change my mind. And I mean every word. I already told you what I want and that is for you to continue with your responsibility as a father to your children with your wife. I won't hate you for it anymore. You have my permission." He dug his hand into his pocket. "I have to go now."

Mr. Lawrence stood up slowly and said.

"Okay. I'm glad you came. I didn't... expect you to ever want to sit with me and... talk but you did. That should be enough for me. I can't ask for more than that. Thank you." Demilade replied with a nod. "Send my greetings to your mother. I pray we still have the chance to meet again... in a more pleasant manner."

Demilade heaved a sigh and he said nothing in reply to his last statement.

"You should sit. You're not physically strong yet. I can walk myself out." He said. The man sat back in his seat. He truly wishes he could see him leave because he doesn't know if it might be the last time he would talk to him as a father-to-son. But his body would not permit him to do so. "Take care of yourself, Mr. Lawrence."

They stared at each other for a while before the man looked away, sadly. Demilade looked at him for a long seconds before he finally left his presence, out of the room.

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"You're leaving without saying goodbye." Demilade stopped on his track and then turned around together with Jeremiah who was walking beside him.

It was the last child of the house... His fan and cute little half-sister. She was staring at him with a pout on her face, and headphones hang around her neck. Behind her is her other sister, looking embarrassed about what she had just done. It was obvious she wasn't comfortable with what her little sister just did and she might have probably tried to stop her but couldn't.

She walked closer to him, still pouting.

"Tiara, he needs to go." Her brother said to her calmly.

She rolled her eyes at him and turned to Demilade.

"You should at least say goodbye to your fan.." She nagged.

Demilade lips quirk into a smirk. She reminds him about Lola in a kind of way. She loves her bold and easygoing spirit. He couldn't deny it would have been so nice to have a little version of Lola as a sister.