Chapter 182 - Benjamin

Matthew left with Jayden to buy dinner. I was left alone with Benjamin. I wasn't really close to him but he was the father I knew when I grew up. It was still awkward for me and I know it was the same for him.

We were both quiet at first, glancing at each other from time to time. I sighed deeply and started to open up a conversation.

"Dad, are you still mad with mom?" I asked.

He stared at me surprised then smiled a little.

"I'm not really mad at her. It was more like I was mad with myself. I thought she was happy with me because I showered her with all the things that money can buy. But in the end, she didn't really need all of them. She was looking for something else and I failed to see that." He answered in a sad tone.

I'm not sure what I should feel for him. He loved mom but his interpretation of love was different. He thought mom would love him in return because of his money, that if he would give him clothes, jewelries and all those material things, she would be happy.

"Dad, I'm sorry for everything I said before." I said in a pleading voice.

He smiled and held my hand.

"I understand why you said those words. I've been a very bad parent but I'm glad we are okay now. I'm happy for you and Jayden."

"Thank you, dad."

He talked more about his business after and I patiently listened. I was really amused by what he told me about the company so I actually listened carefully.

"Peggy, I wanted to give this to you. Here." He said while handing me a small notebook.

When I looked at it, it was a passbook from a bank. I frowned staring at him. Then I opened the passbook and was shocked by what I saw.

"Dad, what's this?" I asked, confused.

"It's yours. Your mom invested some of her wealth when she was still alive, that was all of the updated profits from those shares. Since we are married, I became the sole beneficiary of all her assets since you were still a baby when she died. But now that you're at the right age, I believe that it should be yours. And since you rejected being the heiress of my company, I have made your son, Caden, as my heir. I am not asking your permission. You are my daughter and Caden is my grandson." He said.

I was not able to respond for a moment. The bank account has a huge sum in it and I am not talking about millions of dollars. It was that big maybe because dad never took anything from that money, even a single cent. It was kept for more than two decades.

Dad owned Miller International Security Agency and Miller Industries. His businesses were widely known not just in one country but worldwide. It was a company that could stand alone without the support of the Wilson Clan.

"Are you sure about this?" I asked.

He smiled again and nodded.

"I am one hundred percent sure. I have asked my lawyer to make everything legal and put Caden as my heir."

I sighed in surrender. I wasn't really interested with this kind of stuff but I was thinking that Caden needed something like this. He was very vocal in telling everyone that he likes Alira. She was Luke and Alora's daughter and an heiress. Whatever anyone would say, this is for Caden's future.

"Fine. Thank you, dad. By the way, what did you talk about with father? I mean, did you know something about Kyle'a father? He never told me about it as well. I was wondering if dad knew about him.

"Peggy, your brother's father was from a not well-known family but he has a deep connection with a Mafia guy named Alejandro Rossi.

"W-What did you say? Are you sure about it dad?"

I was shocked to know that Kyle's father was also involved with the Mafia and worse, to Alejandro Rossi.

"What do you mean?" I asked.

"Kyle's father was one of Alejandro's men. I'm not sure if he was spying on your mother when they first met though. Why do you ask?"

Then I told him about the upcoming war with the Rossi's and the reason why I was bedridden.

"Peggy, take care of yourself. Just think about the baby inside you." He said with a worried face.

"I know dad. Let's not talk about it for now." I answered.

I really wanted to know about Kyle's father, but I know it would just stress me out so I will have to forget about it for now.

Father and Jayden came back with bags of groceries like fruits, vegetables and other stuff. They also bought dinner for us so we started eating. I was really glad and enjoyed having a meal with them.

When my fathers left, I felt exhausted but happy. Jayden cleaned the mess they left while I lay down on the bed.

"Love?" I called.

Jayden rushed towards me and sat on the bed.

"What is it? Do you need anything else? Are you in pain?" He asked.

I chuckled. "No. I was just thankful that the baby's fine. I really thought I lost it."

He touched my face with his hand, then bent down to give me a quick kiss.

"Our baby's very strong so don't let go. Don't let those negative emotions devour you and our baby. In a week, we'll go back to Flousia and I want you to be stronger than before."

"Yes, love. I promise."

"Did you talk to Benjamin?" He suddenly asked.

I nodded while intently looking at his silver eyes. His golden hair was longer and I could see some black spots on his chin. I don't think he has shaved ever since I was bedridden.

"Yes. He mentioned Kyle's father when I asked him. He said he was one of Alejandro Rossi's men. Will you be able to dig deeper? If you could ask Kyle about it, maybe he knows something. There might be some connections between his father and us that might help us."

"Alright. I'll ask him tomorrow.

"There's one more thing. Here." I said, handing him the passbook dad gave me.

He frowned and took it. Then he had the same reaction like me.

"This is a huge amount of money. I guess Benjamin really loves you." Jayden said.

I didn't tell him about what Benjamin did for Caden. I asked dad to talk to Jayden about it and he agreed.

Even though I almost lost the baby, I was relieved and happy.. I stopped myself from worrying and would just wait for the coming storm to pass.