Chapter 247. Desperate

He let out a loud breath and gathering his courage, he stood from his seat, and with heavy feet, he walked out of his parent's house. But he walked back again.

"I need a car. I came by taxi all the way from the airport earlier," Denny said. His voice was too weak and sad. He sounded as if, if only he had a choice, he did not want any of these to be real.

He was inwardly complaining why, of all people, Desmund would have anything to do with Trisha's family. Because with all of these happening, what face does he have to show up in front of the woman he adores the most? The woman he respects the most. The woman he foolishly daydreamed of having a life with as he grew old.

Franco handed him a key.

"I am ashamed, but we would wish to apologize to Aleah when she allows our presence before her; we are willing to wait," the father held Denny's hands with a tight grip to express his support. "We will keep the lawyers on hold and wait for your signal. I am deeply sorr