Chapter 226 – Until You Say Sorry Novel

Nevaeh felt like she was suffocating. When she thought she was about to pass out, Kendrick let her go.

She fell on the ground heavily. Her body curled up from pain as she coughed violently.

When she felt the strong killing intent oozing from Kendrick, she crawled to his feet. “Kendrick… Cough, cough… I was wrong. I’m begging you, please don’t kill me. I don’t… I don’t want to die… Cough, I-I have a way to make Niamh hate you less. As long as y-you…”

Kendrick towered above her and looked down on her. He spoke slowly, “If you still think that I’ll believe what you say, then you’re extremely stupid.”

“N-No, Kendrick. I really have a way!” Nevaeh grabbed Kendrick’s pants in fear. “Actually… Actually, the child Niamh had with you is still alive.”

The killing intent behind Kendrick’s gaze disappeared.

He gripped Nevaeh’s collar and dragged her in front of him. “Repeat what you said again.”

Nevaeh inhaled Kendrick’s scent hungrily as she started crying pitifully.

Despite the man looking at her frigidly, his eyes and handsome face were still the things she longed for even though he was in an angry state right now.

“Kendrick, even though I’ve done a lot of bad things, my feelings for you are genuine. I really love—”

“If you don’t want to suffer, answer my question. Is my child with Niamh really alive?” Kendrick interrupted impatiently. His malicious eyes caused Nevaeh’s body to go cold.

She trembled as she looked into Kendrick’s eyes. She nodded. “He’s not dead yet. H-He’s still alive…”

The frost in Kendrick’s eyes melted. “Where is he? Where’s the child?”

Nevaeh bit her dry lip. “Kendrick, I want to get out of here.”

“Do you think you have the right to negotiate with me? You’d better tell me before I find out for myself. If not, you’ll have no value to me at all.”

“…” Nevaeh’s face fell.

In order to continue living, she had no choice but to tell him the truth. “That child h-has always been around you.”

A twinkle appeared in Kendrick’s eyes. “Jack?”

Jackson’s face appeared in his brain subconsciously.

Nevaeh bit her teeth in dissatisfaction. She already saw the joy in Kendrick’s eyes.

Back when she faked her pregnancy and ‘gave birth’ to Jackson, Kendrick did not show any signs of happiness at all.

However, there was only joy and relief in his eyes right now.

It was not because of anything special. It was only because the child belonged to him and Niamh.

Then, Nevaeh saw Kendrick turning around to leave. She got up hurriedly to chase after him. However, the door of the cell was slammed shut instantly.

“Kendrick! Kendrick! Please, let me off the hook! I won’t do it again! Kendrick! Forgive me for the sake of our past love! Kendrick!”

Kendrick did not stop for Nevaeh no matter how much she wailed and cried.

After he left the prison, Kendrick got into his car. He started the car, and his hands that were holding the steering wheel trembled slightly.

‘Jackson is my and Niamh’s son.

‘No wonder that child is so distant with Nevaeh and so close to Niamh. He’s even so happy to call her his mother.

‘It’s all because of the blood they share.

‘Jack.’

Kendrick muttered internally, the happiness he felt almost overflowing from his heart.

He called and asked about Jackson’s current situation. He got the news that Jackson had been with the Montgomeries these few days. Then, he stepped on the accelerator and sped to Montgomery Manor.

When he arrived, Jackson was in the glasshouse in the garden. The little guy was on the bench and it seemed like he was fiddling with some DIY gadgets.

The little guy was focused on what he was doing. He had a serious expression on his pinkish and good-looking face. His crystal-like eyes blinked repeatedly and he was fiddling with the items in his hands with full attention.

Kendrick sped up as his gaze on Jackson grew more and more intense.

Perhaps he had heard the footsteps, so Jackson lifted his head. When he saw Kendrick, his little mouth parted. “Daddy.”

Jackson’s voice sounded like the voice of an angel to Kendrick.

It had been five years and this was the first time Kendrick felt that Jackson’s voice sounded so nice when he was calling him daddy.

He walked over to Jackson and squatted. He looked at this small face with a gentle gaze. Perhaps it was a psychological effect, but at this moment, he felt that this child in front of him looked more and more like Niamh.

“Jack,” he suppressed the emotions in his heart and called out his name gently.

Jackson nodded. “Daddy, when can I go home? I miss Mommy. Not my mommy but Vera.”

Jackson emphasized.

Kendrick felt a tightness in his heart. “Jack, Vera is your mommy. You only have one mommy. Remember that.”

“I remember.” Jackson nodded. He waved the item in his hand. “I’m going to finish this bunny soon. After I’m done, I’ll give it to Mommy to protect her.”

The little guy started introducing his gadget.

Kendrick finally understood that it was a mini self-defense device.

He was surprised that the five-year-old kid would have such a talent. However, when he thought about the microchipped bracelet he gave to Niamh, he felt that this child might have a gift.

Eloise walked out of the house with some tea and snacks. When she saw Kendrick, she was surprised.

“Mr. Waldburg, when did you get here? Are you here to take Jack home?”

Kendrick looked at Eloise who was walking toward him and got up slowly.

“Granny,” Jackson greeted Eloise cheerfully. His childish voice had a hint of joy that he never had before.

Kendrick knew that it was all thanks to Niamh that Jackson had this transformation.

This child was brought into the dark by Nevaeh. Fortunately, his birth mother Niamh brought him back to the sun.

“You’re such a good boy, Jack.” Eloise reached out a hand to caress Jackson’s hair. Then, she sighed in reluctance.

“Even though Nevaeh’s behavior was extremely despicable and Sean and I hate her to the bone, Jack is innocent. Plus, Jack is obedient and sensible. We truly love this child and we genuinely treat him like he’s our biological grandson.”

Eloise pleaded in embarrassment.

“Mr. Waldburg, if you don’t have time to take care of Jack, Sean and I are more than happy to take care of him. Also, I hope that you’ll let us continue taking care of him.”

Kendrick smiled in high spirits. “You don’t have to treat him like he’s your biological grandson.”

“What?” Eloise was taken aback as her face darkened slightly. “Mr. Waldburg, are you saying that you don’t want us to see Jack anymore? Why? Sean and I genuinely love Jack, plus…”

“You don’t have to be so emotional. That’s not what I meant.” Kendrick interrupted in a gentle tone.

Eloise was shocked. Now, she was even more puzzled. “Then, what are you saying, Mr. Waldburg?”

“I’m saying that Jack is truly your biological grandson.”

“…” Eloise was utterly stunned. “W-What? Jack is my biological grandson? H-How is that possible?”

Kendrick nodded, and there was a self-mocking smile on his face. “Jack isn’t Nevaeh’s child. He’s Niamh’s son.”

“What?” Eloise was surprised and elated. She did not know whether to laugh or cry.

When she knew that Niamh was her daughter, she was already heartbroken. Since Niamh was dead, as her mother, she did not have anything to hope for anymore.

However, if she still had a living grandson, her broken heart would be slightly healed.

“Also, I think you might not know this,” Kendrick said with gentle eyes, “Niamh is still alive.”

“…”

“Vera is Niamh.”

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