Walter Riley suddenly thought of his own family. There was a tragic story in his family too!
He lost his wife while giving birth to his son. And tragedy struck his family again. His daughter-in-law died when Xander was still young.
Walter Riley didn't like the idea of his son, Patrick Riley, marrying Martha Bells. Still, he was traumatized by losing the people closest to him. He was afraid something might happen to Xander, so he reluctantly allowed Patrick to marry again so he could have more children.
And Walter's grief continued. Patrick died not long after Carter was born. God had abandoned his family!
Now, Walter Riley could only pray there would be no more tragedy before he died! He didn't want his close kin to die before him. No more!
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Silently he took a deep breath remembering his family's sad story. Then, he glanced at the girl who hung low her head and avoided eye contact with him. He knew this girl must be feeling sad.
