Chapter 119 Her Intention

Samuel averted his eyes and crouched to retrieve the fallen fruit, putting it back in the basket. Emelie helped gather them, rearranging the basket neatly. She left it outside the room, telling the nurse that these were for Ingrid. Whether Ingrid accepted it was up to her. The gesture was Emelie's. Emelie and Samuel left the ward together. In the elevator, Samuel glanced at her, his eyes downcast. "Don't be angry," he said softly. Emelie smiled faintly. "I'm not. Wren lashed out because my father harmed her daughter. If someone hurt me, my parents would react the same way, defending me." It was a matter of empathy. So she understood and couldn't abandon her father. Samuel spoke calmly, "I suggest not seeing them again for now." "I have to. I need their forgiveness so my father gets a reduced sentence." As the elevator reached the ground floor, they walked out side by side. Emelie spoke softly, "I know it won't be easy. They're only human. But if I sincerely visit enough times,