Chapter 983


    One could only imagine the shock Javier received upon learning about the truth behind Anne’s


    decision. Standing frozen, he wore an expression of nk disbelief, grappling with the pain that


    threatened to crush him.


    He mumbled, “No. How could that be? How …” Even his cheeks were quivering.


    Javier’s response reminded Newton of Jasper. Although Newton perceived Jasper to be more capable


    than Javier in every aspect, he noticed that the father and son shared a trait of obstinance-a refusal to


    admit to their foolish and absurd decisions.


    “Anne requested that I keep this a secret from you because she wanted to leave in peace. She did not


    want you and Jasper to miss her.” Newton shook his head remorsefully. “To be honest, I was blinded


    and selfish at that time. I did not care about her feelings and your rtionship with her. I was only


    concerned about keeping Jasper in the family.


    “Never have I thought that Sophia would show up in your life out of nowhere. I was more surprised that


    you fell in love with her and married her. Oh, I regret it so …”


    Javier countered, “H-Had Anne not given me the cold shoulder… Had she not hated me so… I wouldn’t


    have…”


    Deep within, Javier still held Anne in higher regard than Sophia. Even if Sophia weren’t such a


    troublemaker, she would never rece Anne’s ce in his heart. Unfortunately, Javier was too


    stubborn to admit to his mistake, all due to his pampered upbringing.


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    The colict with Anne was why Sophia, who was cruel and had nothing to show except for her looks,


    captured his heart and married into the family, recing Anne.


    Newton sighed softly and instructed, “Ben, give him the item I safeguarded for Anne.”


    “Of course, Mr. Beckett.” Ben extracted a wooden box from his bag and handed it to Javier. “Mr. Javier,


    this box belonged to Madam Anne. She gave it to your father before leaving because it reminded her of


    sad memories, but it was a waste to throw it out. Instead, she’d like to return the items to the rightful


    owner. This box contained the gifts you bought her.”


    Javier stared nkly at the box. He clenched his fists and hesitated to receive it.


    Upon seeing that, Newton’s eyes darkened. Hemented, “Oh, well. Anne is history anyway. Besides,


    you have a new wife. There’s no need for you to see what she kept in that box, but personally, I think


    it’s time to hand the box to you, or you’ll never discern your feelings and understand the gravity of your


    mistake.”


    Javier finally epted the box. His throat tightened. He was at a loss. for words.


    After Javier left the office, Newton rubbed his forehead, looking deted and exhausted.


    Ben began, “Mr. Beckett, I am confused.” After a pause, he gently asked, “Ms. Anne originally


    requested that you dispose of the box. Why did you keep it over the years instead of throwing it out as


    she wished?”-


    Newton replied, “I decided to hold onto it until the day Javier saw through Sophia’s true colors.”