"Yes, I deserve it," Lawrence did not fight back. "I've suffered so much that I even have trouble falling asleep. However, perhaps in comparison to your suffering, mine is nothing."

Heinz was quiet all this time and the veins on his forehead were bulging. It was obvious that he was furious.

"I spent everyday repenting and I feel more remorseful recently but it's too late." Lawrence continued, "Heinz, I'm here to apologize to you and to let you know that I'm currently going through a hard time. Perhaps this can help you vent your anger and you might feel much better."

"You and Grace are going to have a wonderful married life. Take me as an example and don't make any mistakes like I did. She is a wonderful woman."

"Of course. Of course, I will be kind to her," Heinz uttered in a low voice.

"Then I have nothing to worry about," Lawrence said cautiously with a smile. He looked as if he had been freed from the shackles.

"Who are you to worry about me?" Heinz's tone turned harsh again.

Lawrence was still smiling, and his eyes were a lot kinder. He stared at his son and said, "It's time for me to go. You can go in. Your happiness is more important than anything else."

After that, he stared deeply at him, turned around, and walked away slowly.

Heinz looked at his retreating figure and squinted his eyes.

Meanwhile, Grace stood up as she saw Lawrence leaving.

Everyone was dumbfounded as well.

"Oh no, he's leaving," Alice said in a low voice. "Jensen, go and stop him."

Concurrently, Jensen glanced at William.

William nodded, "Jensen, go and ask him to come back. Tell Heinz that he is doing this for Grace's sake. Ask him to stay for a meal. Today is Heinz's and Grace's wedding day. This is my request too. Please help me convey the message."

"Yes!" Jensen also hurriedly chased after him.

When he arrived at the door, Heinz immediately asked, "Why are you out here?"

"Heinz, Grandpa said that we must ask Uncle Lawrence to stay and have a meal with us. This is his request. For the sake of Grace's and your wedding," Jensen said, but he was not insisting. After all, this was something Heinz had to decide for himself.

"No," Heinz still refused. He refused to do so.

"You have to do it even if you don't want to," William's voice sounded at the entrance. He was supported by the butler and Grace also followed behind him.

"Butler, you go." William quickly instructed the butler, "Go and bring Lawrence back. Since he's here, let's have a meal together."

"Grandpa," Heinz said in a low voice.

"Don't call me grandpa," William said in a low voice. "Heinz, I know that you are grieving over your mother's death. I feel the same way too but what's sadder is that you are shooing away an old man. Since he is here then let him stay. You should let go of the past and turn a new leaf."

Heinz pursed his lips.

William gave the butler another look, indicating for him to chase after him.

Jensen was worried that William had no one to help him and he might slip, so he quickly said, "Grandpa, I'll go."

He took another look at Heinz. Seeing that he didn't stop him, he stepped forward and quickly walked to the door to chase after Lawrence.

After a few steps, Jensen caught up with him.

Everyone was waiting in place.

Heinz didn't say anything. Grace walked to his side and took his arm.

Lawrence walked over once again. When he saw William, he felt even more embarrassed. Without saying a single word, he took one step forward and bowed ninety degrees respectfully to him. William stared at him and said, "That's enough. Let's not continue this conversation. Today is a great day. Come in and have a toast."

Lawrence solemnly looked at Heinz again. He was expressionless, and his eyes were livid.

Lawrence pursed her lips and followed them into the sunroom.

William asked for Lawrence to be seated between him and Timothy.

After being seated, the two men stared at each other and they had a ton of emotions in their gaze.

Timothy glanced over several times and he was silent.

Lawrence also shut his mouth; he was aware that he was not worthy to speak.

After everyone was seated, Grace saw that the atmosphere was awkward, but she felt moved in

her heart.

Perhaps, there were some knots still unable to be loosened so quickly, but everyone was trying their best to overcome this. Although the scene might be awkward, it felt incredibly touching. She turned and looked at Heinz's side profile; he was silent.

Fortunately, the moment she looked at him, he immediately noticed it and he said gently, "Eat first. You have been so worried, so you should eat now. I'm here, you can be at ease." Upon hearing these words, she sighed in her heart and felt slightly at ease. This was because he was still rational and he was not immersed in his emotions.

Furthermore, the way he looked at her was so gentle.

That was enough.

Heinz's gaze which was initially so cold and livid, was now so gentle and warm when he looked at Grace.

Seeing that she was staring at him, he reached out and stroked her arm and said, "Why are you staring at me? Eat up. I won't throw that guy out."

She was extremely delighted. There was a gorgeous smile on her face as she said, "Thank you, Heinz."

He shook his head, "No, I should thank you instead. Because of you, I am able to overcome the grudges that I've been keeping long in my heart. Although it's difficult, I have to face it sooner or later." With that, they all completed their dinner together.

After that, Grace asked Lowell to accompany Heinz.

After all the guests had left, she spoke again, "Heinz, since our house is so big and your father was the previous owner of this house, why don't we ask him to stay here?"

"Don't go overboard," he said.

This time, she was very obedient. She immediately stepped forward, tiptoed, and gave him a sweet kiss, "Yes, I am being so."

He shook his head, "No, he can't stay with us."

After giving it some thought, she said, "Well, then what if we let him stay in the villa in the mountains?"

"Grace, you care too much," he said. "If you do this, then our principles will be broken."

"Heinz, look! Lowell is having so much fun with him."

"I think that Lowell is also very eager for a father's love. We might not have that kind of need anymore but he is in need of a father to accompany him. It is a good thing if he could accompany Lowell during these childhood days, and it also benefits the both of us. Can you please consider it?" Grace was thinking from the perspective of humanity and she thought that this was the best way.

"I have a villa. I can allow him to stay there and Lowell can go and visit him whenever he feels like it. However, I strongly disagree with him staying with us. This is where my mother used to live and I just can't accept that he had affairs. Can you understand me?"

She was stunned for a moment, but she nodded, "I see. That's good enough."

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