He rubbed his hands nervously as he cast a rueful look at her with undisguised remorse on his aged and haggard face.
"C-Can I come see… the child?"
He seemed so insignificant after putting down all his pride and arrogance to pose this question carefully.
His careful and probing tone was as weak and vulnerable as an ant.
His fear was apparent; he was afraid of her merciless refusal!
Her eyes flashed with frostiness. Taking in a deep breath, she gave in to his request! "Yes!"
As an elder and her son's great-grandpa, it was only right for him to come in to see the child; she had no right to stop him!
Previously, the very sight of him reminded her of her children, who were caught in a life-and-death situation—hence, her opposing attitude and hatred toward him. If not for him, those two kids might not have gotten into such a dangerous situation!
