Chapter 243

Riley took over Leonard’s position to consolidate the Xander Group and became the topic of conversation for many businessmen in Swallowston. Samantha and Riley were busy handling the companies’ matters the entire day. At noon, Rue was tending to the laundry. Suddenly, someone walked into the front yard. Rue quickly spotted the man when she carried the laundry out to the yard to dry. “Father!” Rue dropped the laundry basket and hurried to his side. The person standing there was Harold. Rue made her way to him and said, “What brings you here, Father? Come. Come inside.” “No, no. I will not be going in.” Harold took a few steps back, his expression filled with embarrassment. He felt extremely remorseful and guilty toward Rue and was too ashamed to step foot into her home. Rue removed her apron and said, “Father, was it something that brought you here?” Rue felt as if Harold had changed. He appeared to have aged substantially and all his hair had turned gray. Harold nodded. He h