ReadGoodChapter 793: Dorian's heart sank with unexpressed grief as he watched her, hesitating to leave. Since learning they were related, he had looked into Alicia's family history. Her life with the Bennett family hadn't been easy. Although she had been well-cared for, Phil never showed her fatherly affection. He always pushed her to excel in her studies and trained her strictly to beca top student.
After her graduation, she had hoped that her accomplishments would finally win their affection, but instead, she survived a plane crash. Then there was Joshua's betrayal. Caden brought her joy for a while, but that too was destroyed by Dorian himself. Throughout her twenty-six years, she had endured many trials, with him, her own biological father, being the most cruel.
Overcwith guilt, Dorian suddenly fell to his knees before Alicia. Her eyes widened in astonishment, unsure of how to respond. Regina was shocked.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Dorian, what are you doing?" Dorian's kneeling made him appear smaller in comparison to Alicia, robbing him of his dignity. Yet, in the astonishment reflected in Alicia's eyes, he saw his tear-streaked face mirrored back at him.
"Alicia, I'm sorry," Dorian said, his voice raw and trembling. He then continued, "I can't expect your forgiveness, but you have many years ahead. I don't want you to carry this hatred. Today, you can take any retribution you see fit on me. I will accept any terms you set." Alicia was taken aback for a moment. If she hadn't witnessed Dorian's previous arrogance, she might not have been so guarded now. Seeing an elder kneel before her made her uncomfortable, and she stepped back.
"You've admitted you don't deserve forgiveness, so why kneel? Stand up!" Alicia said firmly.
Dorian continued, “Regina and I have been together for years, and she manages our finances. I'll leave without a penny, and I'll ensure she looks after you well. Alicia, I owe you too much. Even if I died a thousand times, it would not be enough. I can't compensate for your child, but I hope you can find peace and happiness moving forward. Alicia, I..." His emotions engulfed him, and he nearly spoke without thinking, longing to reveal the truth that he was her biological father.
Alicia's heart ached sharply as she turned to Regina and asked, "Mrs. Moss, what is wrong with him?" Regina was just as puzzled. From the moment Dorian had arrived today, he had been behaving unusually.
Just then, the sound of slow footsteps approached. The sound of custom leather shoes, crafted with care, echoed richly against the floor. Corey entered with a smile.
"What else could it be? He's attempting to atone for a lifetof absent fatherhood." The sight of Dorian on his knees was striking.
"Mr. Moss, you're really going the extra mile. Even if you've made mistakes, you're still her father. Isn't kneeling just causing Alicia more upset?" Alicia turned pale at his words. Regina, too, was ruffled.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Corey, what are you talking about?" Dorian looked up at him and rose to his feet. His body felt weak, and he swayed a bit, leading Corey to step in and support him.
Corey then asked, "Mr. Moss, what are you planning to do now?"
"Moss, am I saying something ridiculous?" Corey asked, a smirk playing at the edges of his lips.
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