Chapter 50

Everyone watched in astonishment as Mr. Monterio went on his knees, staring at them with a remorseful gaze on his face.

"I'm sorry," he said.

"I know it's already too late for this, but believe me, I'm badly regretting my actions now"

"You really don't have to" Hailey went to him and tried to get him to stand up but he refused.

"No, I have to. I was wrong, I shouldn't have done that to you and your family. It was so foolish of me" he said.

"I was only after my son's happiness. We've gone through a hard time in the past and I didn't want that to repeat itself, I'm so sorry. I should have just reasoned it with you before acting rashly" Mr. Monterio said.

"You're Charles' Dad?" Sebastian asked.

"Yes. I know no amount of apology will bring back the damages I've done, but I'm ready to make amendment please" 

He faced Hailey.

"Hailey, I'm so sorry. For calling y