SWNOVELS Chapter 155
- Your Final Mission
‘Dear Vivian,
Why didn’t you reply to my letter? Do you intend to ignore me?
I know I’m guilty. But I hope one day you can understand. I’m doing this for my father. I couldn’t possibly disappoint him because my life’s calling is to make him proud.
Sorry if I’m too selfish, but please don’t ignore my attention. This is the only way I can make amends for my mistake to you, to the child in your womb.’
The more letters he read, the greater his body trembled. Longing and regret kept to collide. When the two had mingled, he arrived at the
final letter.
‘Dear Vivian,
How is Jeremy?
Every time I see Frank, I think of him. Every time I love Frank, I feel
unfair to him.
Am I worthy to be called a father? I’m not sure myself. Is this the punishment I have to bear for the rest of my life?
If yes, will you forgive me?
If not, please don’t throw away all my gifts. You deserve it.’
Rowan’s hand immediately fell onto his lap. As the letter touched th floor, his tears rolled down his face.
“What have I done, Sean? Have I educated my children and grandchildren in the wrong way? I just want them to have a perfec life. But why… why did I make them suffer?”
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While Rowan sobbed, Sean picked up the letter and returned it to its original state. There were no words he dared to say.
“What’s the point of me living all this time if my children and
grandchildren hate me? My concern for them has been completely meaningless, Sean.”
“Sorry, Sir. I don’t think they hate you Didn’t Mr. Norman say that making you proud was his life’s calling? He must really love you.”
“But he also didn’t like the way I educated him. He hated my treatment but tried to endure it.” Rowan started clutching his chest. His breathing felt even heavier.
“I really don’t deserve to live,” he regretted, closing his eyes. His back started to bend down. “It’s no use living a long life if my existence
only makes things difficult for them.”
Hearing the despair, Sean was called to take his boss’ hand. He intended to calm him down. However, unexpectedly, the old man glared at him. His wrinkled hand gripped back.
“I think it’s time for you to be free, Sean. I won’t hold you back anymore? Go! Go back to your family! I won’t pressure you anymore. Your secret is safe with me.”
The assistant’s eyes widened slightly. After a blink, he muttered mean it, Sir? You won’t reveal my crimes to them?”
“Yes. They won’t know that the husband and father they love has killed a lot. I will ask my secret agent to destroy your documents. A as your final mission, kill me.”
Sean fell silent for a moment. His eyeballs trembled as he looked at his boss intently.
“Sorry, Sir. I can’t. Death is not a way out of your life’s problems.”
Rowan was stunned. “Why? Aren’t you used to it? Don’t you also secretly hate me? I’ve always been mean to you. I’ve never appreciated you.”
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Sean pursed his lips. His jaw throbbed. “At first it was like that. I even planned to destroy all the evidence and your life. But….”
He took a deep breath. “As time went by, I realized you were so lonely and pitiful. I understood what turned you so cruel. I became pitiful.”
Rowan froze. Sean’s confession was too surprising for him. He never expected that his assistant also had that kind of side.
“Apart from that, you were the only one who wanted to accept me after being fired from the military. I was still able to support my family because of you, even though I had to take away other people’s rights. Little by little, I felt there was a bond between us. I considered you like a father and role model.”
Rowan’s lips trembled again. As his head was bowed, his tears welled up. “I have so many sins, Sean. Not only to my family, but also to everyone I oppressed, including you and the other men. I’m not. perfect at all. Why do you even use me as a role model?”
“I salute your never-ending spirit even though there are many obstacles in your way. You always have a way to solve a probl You give me inspiration to keep going no matter how much I miss family.”
Sean’s answer invited Rowan to raise his wailing face again. “But n way was wrong. My views were wrong. Look at how Frank was neve proud of me. He finally rebelled to escape my bad influence. Your must not follow in my steps if you don’t want your life to be ruined.”
The assistant fell silent for a moment. His lips felt stiff, but his heart. wanted to speak. “I think… it’s not too late for you to fix things, Sir. Moreover, your grandchildren are so innocent. They will definitely
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Tuigive you.
Rowan gaped without a word. His brain was busy making
calculations. “But, I wanted to kill them and repeatedly harmed their mother. I also dropped their birthday cake. It’s impossible for them not to hate me.”
Sean smiled faintly. “If there is any hatred in their hearts, they have hated you from the start, Sir, since you refused their first gift. The picture they made with their colored pencils.”
Rowan began to ponder in silence. After a while, he seemed to find a bright spot. “You’re right. No matter how many times I disappoint them, they always give me a chance. They don’t hate me! Does it mean I can get close to them?”
Sean nodded. “Of course you can, Sir. They have forgiven Young Master Frank. They will also give you a chance.”
While nodding, Rowan sighed. “Yes, you are right. I have to move quickly to take the opportunity. But, before that, I have to atone for my sins first. I couldn’t possibly approach them with dirty hands.”
Sean furrowed his brows slightly. “What do you want to do, Sir?”
The old man looked at him closely. “Donate all my wealth to the families of the victims. It won’t bring back the lives that have been lost, but at least, it can ease their burden.”
Sean’s lips pressed together for a moment. “Sorry, Sir. I haven’t told you, but Young Master Frank has done it.”
Rowan stared wide eyed. “Done what?”
“He provides living allowances to each victim’s family. He ensures that no one lives in poverty.”
The old man’s expression suddenly became sad. His eyes looked dim. All this time, he thought he knew everything about Frank. Turned
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wuny.
“Then go, Sean. I’m setting you free. From this moment on, let’s live life properly.”
Sean nodded. After so many years, he was finally able to return to his family, without worries. “Thank you, Sir. Thank you. If you need help, don’t hesitate to contact me again.”
“No, Sean. There won’t be any more missions. I just want to spend the rest of my life repairing broken relationships. I think,” his gaze. shifted to the book lying on the shelf, “it’s time for me to think about what other people want.”
“You want to grant the wishes they wrote here?” Sean took Louis’ guidebook and handed it to Rowan.
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