Chapter 247
Chapter 247:
Warmth bloomed in Kristine’s chest at his thoughtfulness. “You never told me who owns that watch p>
A noticeable tension ran through Asher’s shoulders. He glanced back, his eyes holding a soft light that matched the morning sun. “Why don’t you just let me take care of it p>
“Why can’t I meet the person who owns it p>
Asher didn’t know how to respond.
“Are you the owner, Asher p>
Her question hung in the air. For a moment, he didn’t respond. The warmth in his gaze faded as he looked back at her. “I don’t know what you’re talking about,” he said quietly.
“That watch belonged to your parents, didn’t it? Why did you hide that from me p>
Asher’s eyes narrowed slightly. Finally, he replied, “The watch is theirs p>
That answer left Kristine even more confused.
𝖠𝖽𝖽𝗂𝗰ti𝘷𝗲 𝗻𝗼vеls 𝗈𝘯.соm
“You’ve probably heard what happened between my parents, haven’t you?” Asher asked.
Kristine gave a slight nod.
Stories about Asher’s parents were well known throughout Peudon. Long ago, their families had stood on very different rungs of society. The Edwards family refused to let Asher’s mother marry in, forcing his father to marry his first wife. Asher’s mother left Peudon without looking back.
Time passed, and Asher’s father took charge of the Edwards Group and had two sons — Asher’s older brothers. Most people believed whatever bond had once existed with Asher’s mother had faded into the past.
Then, at a lavish party for his second son’s fifth birthday, Asher’s father did the unthinkable. With dozens of guests watching, he announced he would divorce his wife and make Asher’s mother his bride. News spread fast, and his decision shocked everyone in Peudon. Their extravagant wedding became the talk of the city, turning their relationship into a symbol of legendary romance.
Kristine hadn’t been around back then. Everything she knew about that story had come from others.
“People always say I’m lucky to have parents who love each other,” Asher said, glancing at the wall where sunlight spilled across half his face, the rest left in shadow. “But I never felt that way. While they traveled the world together, I was left behind in Peudon. My brothers made sure I never forgot I didn’t belong. And when I was older, my father gave up everything — left his position at the company — and took my mother away. He used to say he was trying to make up for lost time.” A faint smile flickered across Asher’s lips. “I won’t deny that my father adored my mother. But their world had space only for each other p>
The ache in Kristine’s chest grew stronger. She had assumed Asher’s life had been filled with happiness, growing up surrounded by love. Only now did she realize how wrong that idea had been.
“I’m sorry for reminding you of all that pain,” she said quietly.
Asher turned, the light shifting across his face and softening his features. “Don’t worry about it p>
Kristine paused, searching for the right words. “But… you still haven’t explained why you kept this from me p>