Chapter 982


    Javier staggered backward in shock, his heart aching. While he was aware of Anne’s struggle with


    depression, she had appeared rtively normal, except for isting herself at home and speaking less.


    In the past, there was ack of mental health awareness. Individuals suffering from mental health


    issues were often dismissed by their families and even used of being overly sensitive”. Simrly,


    Javier failed to recognize that Anne was severely ill due to his busy schedule. as thepany’s


    president.


    Newton’s eyes brimmed with mncholy. “Initially, I assumed she was in love with another man


    because she declined to marry you and even distanced herself from you. But, one day, she came to me


    when you were on a business trip and confessed her thoughts.”


    Newton was transported back in time, where Anne stood in front of him, bare-faced and dressed


    modestly but still looking stunning. It was no surprise that Javier fell head over heels for her.


    Anne told him, “Mr. Beckett, I’m here today to make a plea. Please allow me to leave Javier and the


    Beckett family.”


    Newton was disturbed by her request. “You’re leaving us? What about Jasper? Are you leaving with


    him as well?”


    She shook her head softly, saying, “The main purpose of my visit is to inform you that I will leave the


    Beckett family without bringing anything with me, including Jasper.


    “Jasper is my son, but he’s Javier’s son and your grandson as well. I can see that you care for Jasper


    very much, and I’d be relieved andforted knowing he has a caring grandfather.


    “Besides, I am aware of my health condition. Jasper will only suffer if day, and I don’t want that to


    happen.”


    Anne might be a frail woman, but she was smart, knowing she could never provide what Jasper


    neededpared to the Becketts. Leaving Jasper with Javier’s family would ensure the boy grew up in


    wealth and received the best education. As a mother, she was always worried for her son’s welfare.


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    “May I ask you a question? Why do you choose to leave our family at this time?” Newton questioned


    with curiosity despite feeling relieved after learning that Jasper would stay.


    He added, “Javier loves you very much and has tried everything possible to cheer you up. Not only


    that, he ns to marry you. Once you’re married, you will be the esteemed Mrs. Beckett. In the future,


    Jasper will very likely take over the Beckett Group.


    “Are you really willing to part ways with all the wealth and fame? Or have you fallen in love with another


    man? Did you date Javier because of his family background, not because you have feelings for him?”


    Upon voicing the question, Newton realized he hade across as rather harsh. Despite that, Anne


    remainedposed without a hint of resentment. “No, Mr. Beckett. I love Javier very much, but I am


    not the ideal candidate to be his wife and lead the Beckett Group with my health condition. I don’t know


    how much longer I have with him.


    “He deserves a lovely and capable woman who could care for him and his children and elevate his


    career. But I cannot fulfill those duties, and I do not want to be a burden to him. I’d rather he move on


    from me so I can leave without worries.”


    Newton teared up when he recounted the exchange.