Chapter 1777
“He doesn’t want to get married, and he doesn’t want to have kids, which means he can’t carry on the Huber family line p>
“I’ve tried everything to change his mind. I’ve racked my brain and used every method I could think of, but nothing worked p>
“Sigh. Life is just a cruel joke. Some destitute families can barely afford the roof over their heads, yet they have kid after kid p>
“Meanwhile, a family like ours with an actual empire to inherit doesn’t have a single heir p>
“I’ve given up hope now. Children have their own destinies. He can live his life however he wants, as long as he’s happy p>
“If you must cast blame, ancestors, don’t blame him. Blame me p>
“A father’s failure to teach is his own fault! I am willing to shoulder all the blame and take any punishment meant for him p>
“I only ask that you watch over Keaton. Keep him safe, happy, and free from sorrow for the rest of his life p>
Leaning against the window of the chapel, Keaton listened in silence.
His heart ached, but there was nothing he could do.
In the past, he genuinely hadn’t wanted to get married or have kids!
Now, he had finally found the woman he truly loved. Marriage was on the table, but having children of his own was not!
Since he had made up his mind to claim Winona’s baby, he wasn’t going to have any biological children.
Even if he and Winona actually got together, he wouldn’t ask her to go through childbirth again.
Childbirth was far too painful and dangerous; he didn’t want her to suffer.
Plus, bloodlines were a complicated, messy thing. He was terrified that if he had his own biological flesh and blood, he might subconsciously play favorites and break his promise.
He was afraid he wouldn’t be able to stop himself from loving his biological child more, leaving Winona’s current baby out in the cold.
So it was better not to have any at all!
He was a man of his word, and he intended to keep it!
For the rest of his life, he would only have this one child, and he would raise them as his own flesh and blood forever!
But by doing that, he was letting his father down p>
Swallowed by guilt, it took Keaton a long time to pull himself together before he called out,
“Dad, are you done paying your respects? It’s time to go p>
Hearing this, Richard took a deep breath and wiped his eyes. “Coming p>
He bowed to his ancestors one last time, gathered his emotions, and walked out of the chapel.
Feigning lightheartedness, Keaton tried to cheer him up.
“Why are your eyes so red? Missing your mom and dad, or your grandparents?” Richard shot him a glare.
“A child’s birthday is a mother’s day of suffering. What’s wrong with crying for my mother on my birthday p>
Keaton smiled and said,
“Nothing at all. I was just asking.
Now that you mention it, I miss met
grandmother too. Waitright here, I’m going to go pay my respects to her p>
With that, Keaton turned and jogged into the chapel.
Standing before the memorials of the Huber ancestors, he lowered his voice and spoke.
“Grandpa, Grandma, Ancestors. Don’t listen to my dad about this whole carrying-on- the-line business p>
“My dad already did his job by
bet
having me. The fact that I don’t want
to have kids is my own faultant
nothing to do with him p>
“If you’re going to punish anyone, punish me. Leave my dad alone!” “He’s been a great son to you. You can’t just punish the innocent p>
“I know I won’t be leaving an heir for the Huber family in this lifetime. I’m in the wrong, and I admit it. I’m a disappointing descendant, and I’m sorry p>
“What are you doing standing in here? Where’s Keaton p>
Janelle’s voice rang out from outside the chapel.
Hearing her, Keaton quickly wiped away his tears and walked out.
Janelle looked at her son, then at her husband.
“It’s a birthday party. What’s wrong with you two? Why are you both crying p>
Keaton sniffled and smiled.
“I missed Grandma, and he missed his mom. Neither of us could hold it back p>
Janelle was speechless. You’re both grown men, yet you’re crying like babies.” Keaton wedged himself between them, wrapping his arms around Janelle and Richard.
“Let’s get going. My dad is the star of the show today, we can’t be late p>