Chapter 425
He sped up, desperate to escape, but in his haste, he forgot that the road ahead was a danger zone. He collided with a boulder by the side of the road, resulting in severe injuries. Tragically, his wife died instantly in the accident. The only survivor was their child, who had been protected by his wife during the crash.
Kingsley, as he recounted this painful memory, couldn’t help but feel a profound sense of sorrow for his son and Dustan.
Hugo, however, reacted with anger and bitterness. “So what? He was the one who forced you into that situation.”
Kingsley’s tone was grave as he replied, “Hugo, you should be grateful that he raised you for so many years, provided you with a good education, and ensured your well-being!”
Hugo, blinded by hatred, remained resolute. “Do you think I’ll forgive them just because you said so? That’s absurd. I hate them not only for taking your life but for everything else I’ve lost and endured. I’m going to get everything back!” His emotions overwhelmed him, and his eyes became bloodshot. He couldn’t believe what he was hearing.
“What have you suffered?” Pearl frowned, puzzled.
“I won’t forgive the Waldorfs, no matter what you say!” Hugo’s anger flared, and he turned to Kingsley, glaring at him with a mix of disappointment and resentment. “Especially you!”
He stormed out, slamming the door behind him.
Kingsley collapsed to the floor, tears streaming down his face. “It’s my fault… I’m to blame…”
Pearl helped him to his feet. “Mister Harrison, I told you, Hugo’s perception of his past is deeply distorted. It’s not surprising that he won’t listen to you.”
Kingsley sighed. “I’m still his father, and that will never change. I’ll try to talk to him again.”
With that, he left, leaving Pearl and Richard looking at each other, both feeling drained.
“Richard, why do you think Hugo turned out that way?”
Richard replied calmly, “It’s hard not to be competitive when you grow up in an affluent family. I used to be like that.”
This piqued Pearl’s interest. “Did you secretly feel sad when you thought you weren’t good enough?”
Richard reminisced about his past. “There were five of us. I was the best academically. Hanzel and Mobius would follow me around. Every time we had an exam, Sean would tear up my test paper and claim I got a zero. I would often be sent to my room without dinner.”
Pearl burst into laughter. “Sean was evil even as a child?”
Richard looked at her sadly. “You’re enjoying this?”
Clearing her throat, Pearl apologized, “I’m sorry, go on. I promise I won’t laugh unless I can’t hold it in.”
Richard continued, “After midnight, when everyone was asleep, Hugo would bring food to me because he was afraid I’d be hungry.”
Pearl touched her chin, finding Hugo’s kindness heartwarming. “Hugo was quite kind.”
“But the one who tore up my test paper was actually Hugo.”
Pearl was shocked. “But didn’t he bring food to you?”
