Chapter 996
Today, Master Cloud shared his wisdom, saying: “Honoring one’s parents is the foundation of kindness and the source of all blessings. It’s like planting a field of fortune for oneself, deeply cherished by all saints p>
After much deliberation, he decided it was time to share the story of the Hawkins family with Elysia. They were her biological parents, and she had every right to know they existed. Whether or not she wanted to reconnect with them was her choice to make.
No matter her decision, he was there to support her. If she wished to return, he’d be by her side. If she preferred to stay out of the family drama and not go back, he’d protect her and ensure the Hawkins family couldn’t find her. They would find other ways to honor the kindness Clayton and his wife had shown in raising her.
Ultimately, the choice was Elysia’s, and no one could force her hand.
Nestled at the foot of Spirit Mountain, there was a picturesque lake. As the sunset painted the lake in hues of gold and amber, the view was breathtaking.
Tarquin drove to the lake’s edge and parked. Taking Elysia’s hand, they began a leisurely stroll along the shore.
Elysia could tell something was weighing heavily on his mind and couldn’t help but ask, “Whatever it is, you can tell me p>
Looking down at her with a gaze filled with tenderness, Tarquin felt a pang of sorrow. Under different circumstances, this would have been joyous news.
After a moment of silence, he finally spoke, “I’ve found your birth parents p>
Elysia froze, “What p>
“You’re the daughter of Oceanopolis’s Clayton,” Tarquin said gently.
Stopping dead in her tracks, Elysia’s eyes widened in shock, her lips parting several times without a sound.
The news was so unexpected that she was completely stunned.
Tarquin tenderly tucked a stray lock of hair behind her ear, “The good news is, I’ve done some digging. Your parents are good people. It’s still unclear how you ended up separated from them, but one thing is certain—you weren’t abandoned. They’ve loved you and have been searching for you all these years p>
Elysia’s breathing quickened, “Are… are they alright p>
Her first concern was for their well-being, not their wealth. Despite her love for treasures, health always came first in her eyes.
Tarquin didn’t sugarcoat it, “Not really p>
Elysia’s brows furrowed in concern.
Leading her to a gazebo by the lake, Tarquin sat her down and laid out the situation of the Hawkins family, including the current predicaments of Clayton and his wife.
Tears fell freely from Elysia’s eyes as she listened. Despite the long separation and lack of deep emotional ties, the plight of the Hawkins family deeply upset her.
Her mother had lost her sanity, and her father was besieged by vultures!
She felt a deep empathy for her biological parents and was worried about their situation. At the same time, she was furious!
How could those women be so heartless as to bully her mother, especially when she was already unwell? And her father, the true founder of Hawkins Sea-freight, how could others shamelessly claim his legacy?
Did they have no decency? No conscience?
Elysia was distraught, tears streaming down her face, “They… I… I p>
Tarquin frowned, his heart aching for her. He wasn’t surprised by her reaction; Elysia was kind-hearted and timid by nature. She’d be emotionally affected by such news even if it concerned strangers, let alone her own parents.
Gently wiping her tears, he knelt in front of her, holding her hands firmly, “I’ve already instructed my people to speed up the investigation into the whereabouts of that 15% share. Once we find it, I’ll make sure it supports Mr. Hawkins. As long as Mr. Hawkins retains control of Hawkins Sea-freight, the rest of the family won’t be able to cause any trouble. I’ll also ensure he’s informed about Mrs. Hawkins’s situation in Oceanopolis. Given his feelings for her, he’ll definitely take proper care of her p>