Chapter 235
Chapter 235:
Just as Helena and Dario were about to go their separate ways, something popped into Dario’s head, and he called after Helena.
“Just one more thing for you to know! That mess at Alden’s company—it was the Harrison family’s doing.” Helena stopped in her tracks.
Dario continued, “Alden probably hasn’t pieced it together yet. You should talk to them, try to smooth things over before things go completely south p>
Albert didn’t want to be a burden to his daughter. He hadn’t warmed up to Alden either, so he had intended to find a modest place of his own and live quietly. But Natalie and Kareem wouldn’t have any of it. The idea of Albert living alone didn’t sit right with them. Since the nursing home was part of the Harrison family’s holdings and there were more rooms than they needed, they saw no harm in letting Albert stay for as long as he wanted.
And so, Albert ended up settling back into the nursing home for the time being. Once she had said goodbye to Dario, Helena found herself feeling uneasy. Her thoughts were tangled, and she decided to speak with Albert about it.
She was well aware he still had his doubts about Alden, so she chose not to bring up the deals Star Wish Investments had recently lost. Instead, she studied Albert’s expression and gently asked, “If… I mean, if I wanted to meet with my biological parents, would you mind p>
Afraid her father might hold back his true thoughts just to protect her feelings, she hurried to say, “Please, just be honest with me—I care most about what you really think p>
“Oh, sweetheart.” Albert paused for a beat. He gently ran a hand through her hair, then spoke with quiet warmth. “They are your real parents by blood. Why on earth would I ever stop you from seeing them? If more people love you, that only makes you stronger inside. I honestly couldn’t be more pleased—why would I have a problem with it p>
Helena’s eyes filled with tears. She leaned into Albert’s chest and whispered through the lump in her throat, “Dad p>
Albert gave her a soft pat on the back and said, “Go ahead, do what feels right — as long as you’re not hurting yourself, I’ll never stand in your way p>
Helena was deeply touched, but even with Albert backing her, a nervous feeling still clung to her. “Is it really a good idea to see them? Will everything in my life p>
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Suddenly, the thought of meeting them made Helena’s doubts resurface. “What if everything were to suddenly shift? What if… what if, after meeting me, they realize I’m not what they hoped for and push me away again p>
Having spent her childhood in an orphanage, how could she ever fully trust the idea of being wanted by her biological parents?
Albert felt a deep ache in his chest for her. His voice came out rough as he tried to calm her worries. “It’s entirely up to you whether you go see them or not. But just know this—they care about you as much as I do. You’ve got nothing to be afraid of. No matter when you’re ready, they’ll be there p>
Helena looked down, unsure. Could it really be true? Did they honestly care about her that much?
Helena leaned her head against Albert’s shoulder, her mind clouded with doubt. Still, the moment she remembered the trouble Alden’s company was facing, her thoughts began to clear. She made a firm decision. As soon as she left the nursing home, she reached out to Dario.