The Second Love

Chapter 260 Uncle, I'm Sorry, I Can't Do It

The room exploded with my dad's furious roar, causing his entire body to tremble and his eyes to widen. Nervously, I tried to comfort him, "Dad, please don't be so angry. I can explain..." My dad raised his hand and cut me off, asking directly, "First, tell me, who is the child's father? Is it that awful kid, Dominic Hartnell?" Seeing how enraged my dad was, I had a feeling that if I admitted it was Dominic Hartnell, he might storm over and confront him directly. But staying silent was not an option either. If I denied it now and came up with random excuses later, my dad would only become angrier! I had no choice but to silently nod. With a definite answer, my dad exploded in an instant, shouting, "You, bring that person to me right now, immediately!"I hesitated to explain, "Dad, Dominic Hartnell is in a meeting. If you want to know anything, I will tell you everything. We..." But my dad didn't listen to me at all. He firmly demanded, "When will he finish the meeting? I'll wait for him." "Today, I must see him!" I didn't know how to persuade my dad anymore, so I turned to my mom for help, hoping she could assist. After a moment of silence, my mom stood up and walked to my dad's side, guiding him back to his chair. "Alright, things have already come to this point. It's no use for you and the child to be anxious. Sit down first and let's talk calmly." Then, my mom turned to look at me and continued, "Lili, you sit down too. Your dad and I share the same attitude in this matter. You should explain, but you shouldn't do it alone. Bring that person here, and we'll have an open and honest conversation." "If he's really busy with the meeting right now, then send him a text message and ask him to come as soon as he's done." My dad, with an angry expression, added, "Listen to your mom, Liliana Zanetti, contact him now." I was worried. What should I do now? Should I really call Dominic Hartnell? I was afraid that if my dad saw Dominic Hartnell, he would explode in anger and start a fight. "Why are you just standing there? I told you to make the call, didn't you hear me?" My dad was extremely impatient now, and seeing that I didn't react, he exploded like a ticking time bomb. "Dad, Mom, can you please listen to my explanation first... Don't worry, I will definitely bring Dominic Hartnell to meet you in the future." I don't understand why they insist on meeting Dominic Hartnell now. Before my dad could speak this time, my mom spoke first, "Lili, why are you so against us meeting him? Does he not know that you're pregnant, or does he know but refuses to acknowledge it?" I instantly felt overwhelmed and confused. These thoughts are completely twisted. "No, that's not it. He knows, I just..." Just as I was anxiously trying to explain, there was a knock at the door. I closed my mouth and looked at my parents in confusion. It shouldn't be anyone coming to see them, except maybe a hotel staff member. My dad and mom also looked stunned for a moment, their faces filled with surprise and confusion. The knocking continued at the door, so I got up and walked over to open it. When the door opened and I saw Dominic Hartnell standing at the doorway, I was instantly stunned. Dominic Hartnell took the initiative to hold my hand and walked in, closing the door behind him.He greeted my dad and mom, "Hello, Uncle and Aunt." Only then did I snap out of it and grabbed him in shock, asking, "Didn't you go to a meeting? How did you know to come here?" Dominic Hartnell glanced at me but didn't say anything. Instead, he let go of my hand and walked directly to my parents, bowing down, "Uncle, Aunt, I want to apologize to you first for what happened with my grandfather. I'm truly sorry." My dad replied coldly, "The old man passed away due to illness. We don't blame you for that, and I believe even the old man himself wouldn't blame you. However, now it concerns Lili's lifelong happiness, so we must make things clear. Otherwise, not only me and her mom, but even her grandfather would be restless underground!" "Just now, I asked Lili to contact you, but she refused. Since you came on your own, it's perfect. I only have one question for you: What are your plans for Lili and the child?" "Today, I can make it very clear. Although I, Zhong Zhengtao, am not a millionaire or billionaire, I can still support my daughter and grandson. I have only one requirement: once I take them away today, you can never appear again, and you are not allowed to have any ideas about the child. Can you do that?" "Dad!" I looked at my dad in utter shock. I really didn't expect him to say such things. Does this mean he disagrees with me continuing to be with Dominic Hartnell? But my dad ignored me completely, not even giving me a glance. I could only anxiously and impatiently look at Dominic Hartnell, and our gazes met in the empty air. Suddenly, the restlessness in my heart disappeared. Under his radiant gaze, I strangely felt at ease. Dominic Hartnell would make the best choice; he would not let me down. I heard him answer resolutely, "Uncle, I'm sorry, I can't do it!""I won't let you take them away, Liliana Zanetti and the child. I want them both. I will embrace them under my wings, cherish and protect them for a lifetime." "Today, I came here to seek your and Aunt's approval, to marry Liliana Zanetti. I will give my all to treat them well in this lifetime." These intangible and unseen promises, wrapped in sweet words, should not have caused me to lose my rationality. But I fell for it anyway. Now, within that little heart, I am filled with indescribable emotions. However, it is evident that my father remains quite rational. "Whether you say these flowery words or not doesn't matter to me. I only look at actions. Since you claim to be willing to marry Lili and promise to take care of her and the child, then show some practical actions." "Marriage is not a simple matter, especially considering Lili's situation, which you are well aware of. I don't expect her to marry someone rich and powerful, I just hope that she won't suffer in the latter half of her life." "If you truly want to spend the rest of your life with her, then find a time to bring your parents along. Let our families gather and engage in a meaningful conversation. Xiao Han, I don't want Lili to face mistreatment due to your parents' concerns, do you comprehend?" I had already let out a sigh of relief. Despite my father's initial anger and fierceness, I could still infer from his words that he wasn't opposed to our relationship; he was simply worried about me. However, when I heard the final part, when my father suggested that both families should come together and discuss, my heart once again filled with apprehension.

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