Chapter 164. Not Worthy to Live

The sigh of disbelief was released again. The old man's lips continued to tremble wordlessly under his furrowed brows, depicting confusion.

"Now, what should I do? Is there a way I must take so that you stop disturbing our lives?” Max asked, successfully bringing tears to his father's cheeks. “I just want peaceful days with Gaby. Is it still wrong in your eyes?”

Herbert started clutching his tight chest. The regret that had been buried for a long time, could no longer be ignored. With breath mixed with tears, he answered quietly, “No, Max. No ...."

Unfortunately, the son would not listen.

“Do I have to stab myself in the heart so you will free us from suffering?”

The old man shook his head wordlessly. His tongue was too numb to move.

"Sorry. If that's the path you expect from me, I can't make it happen. I've promised my wife to always be by her side. You have no right to separate us."

Before Herbert could apologize, his son's voice ha