Chapter 419
419 – I’m willing.
As matters stand, it simply could no longer be concealed. Han Shuo didn’t expect that at such a crucial time, they were actually placed in such a situation.
Emily’s eyes watered. Being exposed in front of so many people was completely out of her expectations. At this moment, the feeling of bitterness, misery, helplessness, fear and many other feelings swarmed her, causing Emily’s inferior heart to be severely hurt. Tears uncontrollably flowed down her tender face.
“It’s true!” Unexpectedly, Han Shuo replied coldly before Emily could respond.
When everyone’s gaze turned toward Han Shuo, he released the hand of Phoebe whose face was pale as she looked at him, directly walking toward the crying Emily and holding Emily’s hand tightly in front of everyone. His face was gloomy as he slowly observed everyone and said, “What he said is the truth, Emily is my woman. However, I was the one who pursued her bitterly, there’s nothing to do with anyone else!”
Old Hahn’s face became ashen, glaring at Han Shuo and Emily in anger as he said, “Good, very good, I never would have thought that our Betteridge Family would actually produce such a scandal!”
“I apologize on behalf of my sister! However, if anyone wants to bully my sister, they would have to see if I’m agreeable!” After a brief shock, Amyes resisted the urge of questioning Emily and instead sneered as he looked at everyone.
As Emily’s blood brother, the amount of love Amyes showed Emily was something only they knew. At such a crucial time, Amyes stood by Emily’s side without the slightest hesitation. Seeing Emily trying to conceal her tears, Amyes who was the God of Death in the eyes of the empire’s nobles was similarly angered.
“Bryan, look at the good you have done!” sacred swordmaster Karel stared coldly at Han Shuo as he shouted in anger.
In a flash, everyone’s gaze gathered again on Han Shuo. Everyone only came to their senses at this moment. The main culprit should be Han Shuo. All kinds of criticizing and angry gazes landed on Han Shuo.
“Thank you, brother!” Emily cried as she expressed her thanks. Soon after, she looked toward Old Hahn who had a queer expression and said, “Father, all these years, I have been very happy living in the Betteridge family. I have truly looked upon you as my father. I also know that you love me dearly. I am extremely grateful toward you and I know that my actions would possibly smear the Betteridge family’s name. I’m sorry, really sorry, please forgive me. Father, you will always be my father.”
Old Hahn was startled and stared blankly at Emily. After quite a while, Old Hahn sighed. He didn’t say anything, his expression desolate as he walked back to the assembly room on the third floor.
“I’m also willing. I don’t wish for anything much. Father, I beg you to not bother about my affairs!” Fanny had a death grip on Firenze as if she feared that Firenze would be so furious that he disregarded everything. She continued sharply, “If you don’t promise me, I will leave home once again and you will never be able to see me again!”
Firenze who was shouting loudly that he wanted to kill Han Shuo was suddenly stunned, his expression reddened as he pointed at Han Shuo and sworn while saying, “What’s so good about this brat. There are so many good men within Lancelot Empire. Why must you insist on being with a half-hearted fellow? Because of him, you are actually thinking of abandoning your family?”
“Father, you are incredible at war but you would never understand what is true love. My mother had waited for you her entire life, always worried that something would happen to you on the battlefield. When she was sick, you were still fighting more than a thousand miles away. Even when Mother died unhappily from her illness, you weren’t present by her side.
You already ruined her life’s happiness. Don’t tell me that you want to also destroy my happiness?” Fanny was somewhat hysterical when she saw Firenze throwing off her hand and charge toward Han Shuo and suddenly screamed.
Firenze who had struggled free of Fanny with great difficulty suddenly stopped in his tracks. His face was distorted and his breath uneven, showing signs of a beast wanting to run away.
Everyone was startled. Some of them looked at Firenze nervously, afraid that he would act recklessly. This person’s reputation had always been that he didn’t behave like an ordinary person. Therefore, everyone had reason to believe that he would go crazy.
Even Han Shuo was somewhat fearful, secretly increasing his vigilance. He felt that if Firenze dared to recklessly attack himself, he would preemptively knock Firenze unconscious and tie him up, so as to avoid his fluctuating exuberant energy. He would then explain to Fanny afterward.
Under everyone’s watchful gaze, Firenze’s distorted face actually calmed down gradually. However, his expression was still dark and frightening. After a long while, Firenze turned around to look at Fanny and spoke in a tranquil tone for the first time since he came and asked, “Lass, are you truly certain?”
Fanny immediately nodded her head, her expression firm as she replied, “Father, I am certain.”
“Brat, are you able to give Fanny happiness?” Firenze suddenly stared at Han Shuo and inquired word by word.
“As long as I am alive, no one can bully her!” Han Shuo raised his hand and pledged while having a serene expression.