Female NovelAs Luna wrestled with her thoughts, apprehension churned within her.
Glancing at her, Raymond suggested, "Why don't you come over and say hello to your two elders? And later, make sure to bring Asher over to greet them as well."
With a heavy heart, Luna complied. But before she could approach, Irene's voice cut through the air like ice. "There's no need to bring the kid over. Our family doesn't have any such child, and I refuse to acknowledge his identity."
A glint of surprise flickered in Luna's eyes at Irene's words. Could it be that Jasmine hadn't convinced her grandparents, but had deceived them instead?
This realization brought some comfort to Luna.
Without hesitation, she turned to Raymond, feigning concern as she asked, "Dad, how do you think we should handle this situation?"
Meanwhile, Jasmine cautiously approached, addressing Ernest and Irene, "Grandpa, Grandma, could we please return home for now? I promise to explain everything later."
"Jazzy, you've deeply disappointed us. How could you possibly accept Asher? Are you disregarding your mother's feelings, imposing upon her to accept a child born from your father's affair? Are you intentionally trying to inflict pain on her?"
"Jazzy, after all the values we've taught you, how could you sink so low? Even if you choose to distance yourself from your father, our family would still support you. Why degrade yourself by accepting that illegitimate child?"
With a heavy thud, Jasmine dropped to her knees before Ernest and Irene. "Grandpa, Grandma, both Dad and Mom mean everything to me. Asher is just a child, innocent of his origins. It's not his fault. "I understand Dad's decision to bring him into our home. In time, we can all become one family, and I trust Dad won't treat me unfairly. All I want is a sense of belonging and a complete family!"
Raymond found himself briefly moved by Jasmine's pleading posture. After all, he had cared for her for years, nurturing her as he would a son.
Not to mention, Jasmine had
consistently exceeded Raymond's expectations. Whether through her outstanding academic
achievements or her remarks ine
social finesse, she excelled in every
aspect of her life.
Stepping closer, Raymond gently implored, "Jazzy, please, stand up. This issue is for us adults to resolve. You don't need to involve yourself."novelbin
"Dad, I promised I would take care of this. I'll do everything in my power to convince Grandpa and Grandma to accept Asher!" Jasmine assured him.
"This is absolute nonsense," Irene interjected sharply, her hand poised to deliver a stinging slap to Jasmine's cheek. "If you choose to accept Asher, then consider yourself disowned from this family!"
As Luna watched Jasmine being slapped, a slight smirk tugged at the corners of her lips. She couldn't help but find Jasmine's abrupt change and her knack for swaying her elders suspicious.
Indeed, the realization that Jasmine had been deceitful brought a sense of relief to Luna.
Meanwhile, Raymond's heart went out to Jasmine. "Jazzy, regardless of what may come between your mother and me, I'll always be your father, and they'll always be your grandparents. There's no need to strain your relationships with them like this."
Clutching her throbbing cheek, Jasmine implored, "But Dad, I don't want you and Mom to split up! All want is a complete family. Is that too much to ask for? As long as you and Mom stay together, I'm willing to accept Asher."
Raymond was overcome with guilt and unease as he listened to Jasmine's heartfelt plea. "Jazzy, I promise you, I won't divorce your mother." Meanwhile, Ernest and Irene exchanged a knowing glance before releasing a heavy sigh, seemingly conceding.
With a resigned expression, Irene turned to Raymond and stated, "Alright, we'll agree to it, and Asher can remain. But we do have one condition."