Chapter 297

I took a cab straight to the hospital where Mr. Smith was staying. I hadn’t even stepped into the room yet, but I could already hear Ethan Smith’s voice, full of guilt and self-blame, mingled with Marilyn Gray’s sobs and Mr. Smith’s furious, almost trembling voice coming from inside. “Dad, this whole mess is on me. Please don’t blame Ella—she didn’t ask for any of this. Back then, I listened to you, went with your wishes, and married Marilyn. I’m the one who wronged Ella and her mom. I’m not saying I regret my choices—Henry turned out great, and that’s thanks to Marilyn. But I can’t deny Li Fei went through hell these past years. Yes, she’s divorced and back now, and we’ve seen each other a few times, but I swear nothing improper happened. She never tried to ruin my marriage. She only told me the truth ‘cause she couldn’t bear to see our daughter suffer abroad anymore. Dad, Ella is your granddaughter too. You can love Sophie like your own daughter even though she married in, but why ca