Marrying an Ex Uncle
They're Not Going Back

Sander, the only name Vale has in mind right now. Who else is it, who is keeping Jason at this time only Camelia and Sander. If combined with Thalia's speech used to also make sense—his lover lives abroad. During this time Sander lived abroad, and .. wait, Thalia had also joined her father to France. If remembered, he said he already had a lover shortly after his departure to France at that time.

"You mean Sander?" asked Vale, looking for reassurance from his best friend.

"Yup. You don't mind being my aunt?" Thalia smiled widely and showed off the dimples on her cheeks.

"Seriously?"

Vale was a little surprised. It feels like the world is so narrow, Sander who incidentally niece Riu and once interested in her, is now Thalia's lover. In fact, it's been proposed. It's ridiculous to think about it.

"He's handsome, fine anyway. And though not as good as your husband, but I can see his hard work. He is the type of man who is responsible and does not give up easily. I'm sure my future won't be bad with him."

Seeing the happy twinkle that emanated from Thalia's gaze, Vale was delighted. He also supports Thalia's choice, without bringing up the idea that Sander was once interested in her. After all, he himself did not respond. So, not something important to discuss.

"Actually, we've been planning a wedding in the near future. But, wait for things to improve first," continued Thalia.

"Help me a prayer that Papa and Kelvin will heal quickly, so that you can get married and give me a nephew. Ahh .. or should I call him a grandson? You're gonna give birth to my niece's son, right?" vale.

"It's up to you to say what. And as for prayer, without you even asking I have prayed for them, Val, including praying for you too. The reason I'm not just a marriage, but because I feel familiar and affectionate toward you."

Hearing Thalia's reply, Vale smiled the day. Then, both can laugh when discussing their relationship again later. Niece and aunt. It felt funny to Thalia when she tried to call Vale an aunt. And vice versa. Thinking of Thalia as a niece, it felt so strange according to Vale, even stranger than Kelvin used to be.

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After a full week of treatment— woke up from a coma, now Vale has been allowed to go home, even with Olliver and Orion. They are all allowed out of the hospital, with a note to immediately take action if there are complaints again.

In addition to Vale and his two children who have improved, Jason's condition also has a lot of progress. The middle-aged man could already speak, and could also move his legs and hands. Although not yet free, but at least much better than before.

In addition to the nurse hired specifically for him, Camelia also still faithfully accompanied the father. Only Sander who yesterday had time to return to France because of work. While Riu, occasionally also accompanied the father there, as well as seeing the condition of Kelvin who until now has not been aware.

So far Riu has not been able to be full time like his brother. There is a job that is not handled by Baron alone, there is also Vale and the twins who need attention from him.

"You're going home, Riu?" jason asked one night, as Riu looked over and sat down next to him.

Riu nodded. "I can't let your granddaughter and daughter-in-law stay with the waitress alone, Pa. Vale is still not fully recovered, and my children have not been born yet."

Jason nodded in understanding.

"There's Camelia's sister staying here" Riu continued.

Jason nodded again, then opened his voice after being silent for quite a while.

"What's wrong, Riu," he said stammeringly.

Countless regrets now perched in Jason's heart. The shadow of his youth seemed to be deliberately immortal in memory, punishing him with painful guilt.

However, Jason did not have the guts to blame Theo and Vir, because what happened to Airin was also not something good. Ahh, Jason still can't believe that she's dead.

Now, all Jason can do is blame himself, who is so stupid as to play women. In fact, now Kelvin is in between life and death also because of him.

If only he had not been favoritism and could have given justice to Riu, it would have been impossible for the youngest child to contact Dilara's family, and there would have been no problem with Marc.

"Don't burden the mind with the past, Pa. No matter how great the regret, it will not be able to turn back the time and go back to that time. It is better for Papa to calm down to get well soon," Riu replied after repeatedly taking and exhaling long breaths.

"But___"

"Everyone can't change the past, but there is a chance to improve the future" Riu said.

Jason remained silent.

"But ... is not uncommon for people to just fixate on regrets and the past, to forget the time wasted, until finally losing the opportunity to improve themselves" continued Riu, continued, very menena.

Jason was silent. In fact, until Riu moved and paid her way home. Jason could only reproduce and release Riu's departure with mixed feelings.

Before arriving at the doorway, Riu stopped his steps. He looked back and looked at his father.

"I've been disappointed, but it doesn't make me forget Papa. Papa's safety and health are still my priority" Riu said.

Jason smiled, then said his thanks slowly.

"Those who have disturbed us will never come back" Riu continued before stepping back his legs.

Jason has trouble swallowing. Although he could not see clearly Riu's gaze, but from the voice it was predictable that the retaliation Riu did could not be simple.

His son never messed with speech, nor did he consider trivial people who dared to interfere with his life. Behind his cold personality, stored a cruel nature that could appear at any time. And if examined, maybe .. injustice is what forms the character of Riu.

"I'm sorry" Jason murmured very slowly, even his own ears could barely hear him.

Apologies that you do not know where to go. It feels ... he has a big mistake for everyone around him, including those who are gone.

Meanwhile, Riu had already arrived in the car. His conversation with Jason just reminded me of the strange problems that have happened lately. In order to reduce the burden in his brain, Riu took the time to smoke a cigarette. Enjoy a moment of silence with the distinctive aroma of nicotine.

In the middle of the activity, Riu was surprised by the shakes of the phone in his pants pocket. There was one incoming message from his uncle—Zack—father Marc.

'When are you going to see me, Riu?'

Seriate...