Sonya’s expression turned dark when she realized this. “What do you mean by this? Roxanne hasn’t married into the family yet, but you’re already on her side?”
Lucian was used to Sonya’s animosity toward Roxanne and said calmly, “I’m on her side because of your hostility toward her. If you can stop being like this, I would love for you and her to get along well.”
Enraged, Sonya slammed the table. “Unbelievable! Do you believe you’re right? What’s the deal with the two kids? Do you even know who you are? How dare you accept the two illegitimate children and even fabricate their backgrounds!”
Lucian looked at his mother without saying anything in response. As she spoke, she gradually sounded angrier. “Do you know how many relatives called me recently? They even prepared monetary gifts for those two bastards! What do you want me to say to them?”
Those relatives were so eager to get in their good books that they even suggested having a welcoming party for the two children! When Sonya heard the suggestion, she almost fainted from anger.
How dare they suggest having a welcoming party for those two bastards! Not only has Lucian gone insane, but are these relatives going senile too?
Nevertheless, Lucian had already made a public statement. Sonya couldn’t publicly chastise her son, so she could only give half-hearted responses to her relatives’ questions.
Lucian was unfazed and stated matter-of-factly, “I already asked for Roxanne’s hand in marriage. She accepted it, so it’s only a matter of time before Archie and Benny become my children. They aren’t illegitimate children. When those relatives ask you, you can tell them they are the sons of the Farwell family.”
Sonya was hit by another wave of dizziness. It was more shocking to hear this from her son’s lips than reading it on the Internet. He’s adamant about accepting the two illegitimate children into the family!
After a long moment, she finally regained her senses. She massaged her forehead and said, “I don’t accept this. There are so many people eyeing Farwell Group’s assets. Even those relatives can’t wait to get their hands on some of it. However, you’re giving them to two children from unknown backgrounds so easily. This is unacceptable to me!”
Sonya had never entertained the thought of her being in the wrong. She had always thought she was looking out for the Farwell family and that it was Lucian who was becoming more and more unreasonable.
With that, she glanced at her son expectantly. She only wished for him to understand her intentions. However, there was no change in Lucian’s expression. “Farwell Group’s success is largely attributable to me. I’ll manage how I split my assets on my own.”
If Archie and Benny had the capability, he didn’t. mind passing Farwell Group on to them. Sonya was rendered speechless upon hearing this. Lucian glanced at her. “Besides, they are still young. It’s too early for you to worry about this!”
Sonya wanted to say something, but Lucian interjected, “On the contrary, take a look at your age. You should stop meddling in such insignificant matters. I am capable of managing my own affairs. Why don’t you go out with my father and travel if you have so much time? It will be beneficial to your health.”
With that, he headed upstairs without giving Sonya a chance to speak. Looking at her son’s retreating figure, Sonya huffed in anger. “What do you mean by that? Stop right there!”
As if he hadn’t heard her, Lucian vanished after making a turn on the stairs. “Old Mrs. Farwell, calm down.” Catalina tried to pacify Sonya’s anger by giving her a cup of coffee.
Seeing this, Sonya became even more agitated. “Even you are making a joke out of me! Do you want that Jarvis woman to come back as well?” Catalina sighed quietly to herself. “Mrs. Farwell is-”
“Who told you to refer to her like that? She will never marry into the family as long as I’m alive!” Sonya uttered pettily. Catalina remained silent. She knew Roxanne would soon be part of the Farwell family again, and Sonya’s opinion of her would undoubtedly change eventually.
Sonya was in no mood to talk to her anymore. After sitting on the couch for a while, she took her bag and left the house in a fury. Elias returned to the Farwell main residence at the same time Sonya did. Seeing her furious demeanor, he approached her with a puzzled look and asked, “What happened? Why are you so angry?”
His question jogged her memory of what Lucian had said to her. Her mood instantly soured, and she retorted, “Why are you asking me? You should go and ask Lucian!”
Elias sat beside her. “What did Lucian do?” He had never gotten involved in Lucian’s relationship matters because he was confident his son could handle them well. However, he was aware that his wife was constantly concerned about it.
Now that the marriage engagement with the Pearson family had been canceled, he felt Lucian’s marriage was the latter’s personal matter, so he didn’t understand what Sonya was mad about. Sonya glared at him. “Didn’t you see Farwell Group’s statement? Lucian must be insane! Shouldn’t you do something about it as his father?”
Elias was dumbfounded upon getting scolded by his wife. Naturally, he had seen the public statement, but he knew the two children would need to have legitimate identities when Roxanne and Lucian got together. Compared to letting the children enter the family with unknown backgrounds, Lucian’s method would spare the family a lot of trouble in the future.
Of course, this was on the pretext that Roxanne was going to marry into the Farwell family. Sonya’s expression turned darker when Elias didn’t reply to her. “Do you also think that he has done nothing wrong?”
Elias frowned, and when he spoke, his voice was tinged with a hint of exasperation. “I’ve long since told you to let Lucian make the decisions himself when it comes to his marriage. Everyone is free to live their own lives. Why must we meddle so much?”
Disapproval was written all over Sonya’s face. “How could I possibly allow that? Is Lucian’s marriage his business alone? Never mind if he wants to marry some other woman, but why must it be that woman?”
Why must it be Roxanne? Worse still, she comes with two little bastards! Seeing that she was still dissatisfied with Roxanne, Elias patiently cajoled, “No matter who he wants to be with, that’s his business. He matured into an adult ages ago. We can’t interfere in everything.”
But still, Sonya remained obstinate and griped, “If he had finalized his marriage with Aubree earlier, all this wouldn’t have happened.” After saying that, she shot the man beside her a chagrined look. “You’re no better. It’s because. you allowed him free rein in everything that he delayed the marriage until now.”
“Reality has proven that Aubree is indeed unsuited to be the mistress of the Farwell family.” On the contrary, Elias felt that Lucian hadn’t done anything wrong.
“Aubree only did something wrong out of her anxiety to get engaged with Lucian. If he had settled down with her earlier, she wouldn’t have done all those foolish things,” Sonya riposted.
Upon hearing that, Elias stared at her in vexation, his gaze probing. Feeling a tad guilty from the way he was scrutinizing her, Sonya muttered, “I’m not saying she was right in doing all that. I merely feel that she’s sincere in her feelings toward Lucian.”
As she finished saying that, the wretched state of the Pearson family at present flashed across her mind. Melancholic, she heaved a sigh. “Ultimately, the Pearson family has been friends with us for many years, but they’ve now been reduced to a miserable existence by the Farwell family. It makes it appear as though we’re too ruthless.”
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.