Yes, that was the only thing he could do to reduce his guilt.

Seeing his father silent, Edrick asked, "Are you worried about something, Dad?"

"Oh, nothing. I just hope that Princess Claire's wedding will go well," replied Mr. Javier.

Edrick was stunned to hear his father's words, recently he felt his father had changed a lot. His father, who usually tended to speak loudly, and didn't want to accept any opinion, had now become more gentle and kind. .who usually kept quiet and only spoke when there was something important, had now changed. His father talked more, and more often asked how the people closest to him were.

Honestly, Edrick didn't know how to deal with his father's change in attitude. Did all this happen because of what happened to him? He didn't know, he was confused.

"Invite Brian to their wedding and bring them wedding gifts," said Mr. Javier again.

"But Daddy, they didn't invite us to the wedding. What others will say if we come without an invitation. Besides, I'm not sure I can join the event without an invitation," replied Edrick.

Mr. Javier was silent for a moment, "Is it true? Will the Smiths refuse guests who come to the event?" he asked, turning to the man beside him.

"Not Smith family, Dad. But others, I'm sure Mr. X will attend. Do you think after everything we've done, they'll let me in?"

Hearing that, a sigh escaped Mr. Javier's lips. "Then there's no need to come. Ask some people to bring their wedding gifts," he said.

"Okay, Dad. Whatever it is I will do it, as long as it doesn't endanger our family," replied Edrick.

"Ah yes, I forgot something," he added again.

Mr. Javier reflexively turned to him with a questioning look.

"Looks like we should also warn Edward not to have anything to do with the Smith Family, Dad. I should have told him this earlier."

"Don't worry, don't rush. He will visit later, then you can say all the things you want to say. I trust Edward, he's never been interested in anything other than freedom, he's never caused any trouble, so there's no need to worry too much about it," replied Mr. Javier at length.

Hearing that, Edrick fell silent and just nodded his head. "I hope what you say is true, Dad. So far, my brother has never caused any problems, hopefully, this will continue in the future," said Edrick while nodding, he then leaned back in the car seat. Try to be as relaxed as possible.

After that, silence. No more talk was heard. Everyone was lost in their thoughts.

The car continued to move until it entered a courtyard of the mansion that looked very luxurious and stopped near a mini fountain that became one of the garden decorations of the mansion.

Several maids lined up and greeted their arrival.

Entering the house, Mr. Javier said to Edrick, "Finish your business with Marlin. You know what to do with a liar, right?" After saying that, he went to his room.

Edrick just nodded, the man did not move from his position, waiting for his father to enter the room.

Meanwhile, Marlin, who was behind Edrick, was confused by Mr. Javier's words.

"Marlin, follow me," said Edrick and then walked up the stairs to the second floor.

"Okay, sir," he answered, then followed Mr. Edrick's words without asking anything.

Arriving at Edrick's private room, the man invited Marlin to sit down, making the man frown in surprise. It was unusual for Mr. Edrick to treat him like this.

"You've worked with me for five years, Marlin. You know that I trust you," said Edrick starting the conversation.

"That's right, sir. I know that there's no way I'd betray the trust you've placed in me," Marlin replied.

"Hmm? Then why did you lie to me?" asked Edrick, using one hand to support his chin.

"I've never lied to you, sir," said Marlin with absolute certainty.

Hearing that, Edrick fell silent. His brow furrowed, "Then why did you tell me that Edward was with a small child?"

"You also see, my father and I just got back from Edward's apartment?" he added again.

Hearing that, Marlin still felt confused. He did not understand at all what Mr. Edrick meant. But to prove it, he immediately reached into his shirt pocket and took out a flat-shaped object from it.

"That's right, Sir. Mr. Edward with a small child. I am not lying. I have the proof. Please have a look, "said Marlin while showing a photo on his cellphone screen. In the photo, the faces of Edward and the people who are with him can be seen very clearly.

Stunned, Edrick's body froze on the spot looking at the photo of the boy who looked so familiar in his eyes.

"Th-this..?"

"How could that be?" Edrick was surprised, immediately grabbed Marlin's cellphone to look at the photo from a close distance to confirm his vision.

"T-this child, This is Miss Claire's son," Edrick muttered with bulging eyes as if he couldn't believe what he was seeing. His hands were shaking, Whereas they've talked about the Smiths and Edwards a few minutes ago. He was really afraid that something he had in mind would happen.

Immediately he stood up and looked at Marlin with a serious look.

"Marlin, tell me. What happened? How could this kid be with Edward? I mean since when? Then do you know where his mother or father is?" asked Edrick over and over.

"Ever since they visited Bondi beach, sir. I don't know what happened. Before the boy appeared, Mr. Edward did meet some people who I didn't know around the beach, sir. Mr. Edward also changed the vehicle he was using. I thought this was normal. I followed him back to the apartment, that's where I saw the boy, Sir. If my guess is correct, before entering the car, the boy was already there." Marlin said explaining at length.

"About the boy's father and mother, I know nothing of them, sir," he added.

"Ah, damn Edward," Edrick muttered, rubbing his face roughly.

"Quickly find out who the woman he was with, also find out if she was previously related to the Smith family?" he added again.historical