Chapter 1269: The Dream of Family Reunion

The man's smile froze instantly, his voice betraying no emotion as he asked, "You've seen her?" Pearl didn't want to lie to her father and nodded her small head. "Yes." The air seemed to solidify with her words. Pearl lowered her head, quietly waiting for her father's response. After a long pause, she heard him hesitantly say, "Even if I wanted to, your mother... she probably hates me to the core." He also longed for a family reunion. But it was a dream he had shattered with his own hands, and now it seemed almost impossible to mend. Her mother was indeed a problem. But despite the difficulty, Pearl wanted to try. She encouraged her father, "Daddy, don't be afraid. I believe women are emotional beings." "Mommy hated you before because you didn't respect her and locked her in the dungeon." "If you sincerely repent and seek her forgiveness, I believe she will forgive you one day." Declan was tempted by the "one day" in her words, his sharp eyes showing a hint of expectation. "Re