My Billionaire Ex-Husband Chase Me Back - Chapter 367

Chapter 367: Difficult Decisions
In Tristan’s mind, his father, William Sinclair, was a strong, tough, and firm figure; he was trained to be a leader and head the Sinclair Group once his grandfather retired.

However, his father did not take over the company for long. After a few years, he suddenly resigned and handed it over to him.

All this time, Tristan never knew why his father suddenly handed over the company to him, and only today did he understand.

“Tristan, I don’t want the company to suffer if this illness takes my life—” His father’s words still had not faded from his mind. He feels sad and, at the same time, sorry for him.

“Dear, don’t feel burdened. I will not force you if you don’t want to.” Tristan said. He felt sorry to see his wife in silence, but her gaze clearly showed the inner conflict inside her mind.

Bella’s hands clenched slightly when she heard Tristan’s following words. Somehow, she felt selfish because she didn’t think about his feelings. Her hatred of William Sinclair blinded her to the fact that William was her husband’s father.

“Tristan, please tell me one reason to convince me to give your father permission to see Dax?” A slight smile slowly framed her face, even though, in her heart, she was still reluctant to compromise on this issue.

Tristan took a deep sigh before he responded to her, “My father, he is dying—”

Instantly, Bella felt like lightning pierced the air upon hearing Tristan’s words.

‘William Sinclair is dying!? What does that mean?’ Bella muttered under her breath.

She didn’t expect to hear this terrible news. No wonder her husband was willing to plead for his father.

Countless questions now swirled in her mind. She expressed her worry while holding his hand.

“Your father,” her voice trembled. “Why is he dying? What illness is it? Why can’t he be cured? Tristan, go find the best doctor to heal him, please!”

Bella completely forgot her hatred towards William Sinclair. Now, in her mind, she just wanted to make sure her father-in-law got medical help; she was worried that her husband would be sad if he lost his father so soon.

“I’ll try. But it doesn’t seem easy because the doctors in this hospital are the best in this country. And they said he wouldn’t live long—”

“I know. But you can find doctors from other countries, right? Do you need my help? I can ask Jack…”

“For now, no need. I’ve asked my people to do that. I hope they give me good news soon.”

Silence hung in the air.

Neither of them spoke as if they were lost in their own thoughts.

However, not long after, Bella broke the silence.

“Tristan, I’m sorry…” She squeezed Tristan’s hand tightly to comfort him so he wouldn’t be sad and worried about his father’s condition.

Even though Tristan smiled at her, his gaze betrayed him. She could clearly see the sadness in his eyes.

Before she told him what she had decided, Bella lowered her gaze, unable to look Tristan in the eye.

“Tristan, I will allow your father to meet Dax, but you must be around. And you should explain what happened to Dax before they meet.” Her voice shook slightly.

Tristan was surprised to hear that Bella had given permission. He knew this decision was difficult for her and was very grateful for it.

“Bella, thank you so much, dear…”

“This is the right thing to do. I also feel selfish about refusing your father’s request to meet our son.” Bella felt terrible recalling when she refused him, even though she knew her father-in-law wanted to apologize.

“Darling, you don’t have to feel bad about it. My father could understand it. He and I can’t do anything if you keep hating us. We know we hurt you in the past, and I am grateful to you for giving me a second chance and staying by my side.”

Bella’s eyes felt blurry as she heard his words again. “Oh, please, Tristan…stop it. I don’t want to hear that again. You promised me you would never say those words!”

“Hahaha…” Tristan could only laugh when he saw how cute his wife was pouting at him while sending her adorable, angry gaze. “Alright, I won’t repeat those words. I promise you.” He raised his hand to give her a V sign.

She finally smiled. But, once more, her smile slowly faded when she remembered something.

“But, Tristan, about your mother… Was I so mean to forbid her from meeting Dax?” She asked curiously, wanting to know his honest opinion.

“Of course not. I can understand you…”

“But, she is your mother.”

“I know, that won’t change anything, even though she is my mother,” Tristan smiled when he saw her frown. He continued, “You know what? After discovering how she treated you in the past, I started to hate her.”

Bella’s frown deepened.

Tristan knew he couldn’t blame his mother for what happened.

Because what happened in the past was his fault. He didn’t love or pay attention to Bella, which caused the people around him to mistreat Bella, especially his mother.

Later, when Bella was gone, he felt his heart empty and started to miss her.

‘Regret always comes later!’

This quote suited him well because he only regretted it when she disappeared.

Before then, he didn’t want to hear about her when Geoffrey started to report. He only asked Geoffrey to make sure no one hurt her physically.

However, when Geoffrey told him that his mother verbally abused her, he finally decided to let her go. And, because of those things, countless times, he wished he could return to that time to correct everything. He will never let her go!

“I’m sorry, Tristan. I don’t know if I can forgive your mother,” Bella said barely audibly.

Tristan smiled at her words. He wanted to comfort her so she wouldn’t blame herself too much, but he worried she would feel even more guilty.

However, there was something that made Tristan want to ask her.

“My wife, Bella, there is something else that bothers me. Would you be okay if I ask you about it?” Tristan carefully spoke, worried that Bella would be confused or even annoyed.

“No, not at all. What is it?”

“Do you know why my mother hates you so much?”