Being lectured by Lin Nan, the Old Marquis felt his cheeks burn as he struggled to find his voice. His self-blame still clung to him like a heavy shroud.
His mind retraced the days when his son and grandchildren had endured a life of poverty. Then his thoughts shifted to his wife, the woman he had always cherished, who had kept the existence of their grandchildren a secret, even before he had discovered them. Instead, she had orchestrated Su Bin's involvement through a third party.
With the Lin Family's backing, Su Bin and his family no longer saw a reason to reside in the Marquis Mansion unless he dealt with Madame Qiao decisively.
But his dilemma concerning the heir of the Marquis Mansion lingered heavily.
In his conversation with Su Bin, Lin Nan had also conveyed his support for their endeavors.