Chapter 1283

"My dear brother." Benjamin paused when he heard that then hugged Theodore and Simon. "I'm sorry for coming back after so long. I'm sorry for making you worry." Just like when they were children, the usually smiley Benjamin's eyes welled up too. Hesper and Rickard watched them and felt a little sour. Benjamin didn't perform his duty as a father to Hesper, but to the Lanes, it was different. It wasn't the case for Matthew either. Matthew stood at the foot of the stairs without anyone noticing. Matthew looked a lot like his father, and seemingly noticing the gaze, Benjamin looked over and his heart skipped a beat. "Matthew." Hesper walked to Matthew with worry in her eyes, but Matthew shook his head. Benjamin made up his mind before returning, but when he saw his son who had carried the family on his shoulders, he had mixed emotions, but he was more worried that Matthew would loathe him. He left him and Hesper to seek what his heart desired. He wasn't a good father. "I'm