Chapter 125 Chapter 100 (2)
"Yes. Your mother miscarried because of being too stressed.
"Don't you feel my guilt? Even kneeling in front of her doesn't feel enough to redeem all the mistakes I've made.
"It took a lot of time and effort for me to persuade her. Begging her in every possible way. Asking her to come back. Until finally, she softened. She agreed to marry me again.
"We lived happily even without your grandfather's blessing. We were fortunate because I had a sister-in-law like Brianna and a brother like Arthur who always supported me.
"Just as Antony always does to you.
"Then tragedy struck again. Your grandfather came and disrupted our marriage again. He tried to separate us. Luckily, I managed to hold on, and Arthur stood by my side to fight his dictatorship.
"I fell as far as I could because of your grandfather. He bankrupted me to test Delila's loyalty.
"And do you know what your mother did? She even willingly worked as a servant in your grandfather's house just so he wouldn't hurt your Padre anymore.
"I was heartbroken. My sins against your mother were too great to be forgiven. I even often wanted to give up. But I couldn't live without your Mama.
"Until finally, your grandfather softened. He returned all the rights that should have been mine."
"But once again, I found myself at the crossroads between heaven and hell. Your Mama gave birth to you. But her life was almost lost. Just like what happened to Brianna. She gave birth and experienced bleeding. She lay there weak even though blood transfusions had replaced her lost blood.
"I never even wanted to see you. Blaming you for what happened to your Mama. To the woman I love.
"But God had different plans. He returned your Mama to me. And after that, I promised, whatever your mother asked for, I would grant it. Except a child.
"Your Padre didn't want to give you a sibling because I didn't want your Mama to struggle with death for a second time. All the suffering I caused her was enough.
"And now, history seems to repeat itself. Your Mama sees Adaline as a reflection of herself in the past. That's why she loves Adaline so much. She cares for her feelings. Because your Mama once was in the same position as Adaline.
"I admit it. They have similar traits. Adaline might even be stronger than your Mama.
"Her firmness. Her resilience. Her patience. Adaline is more than your Mama. I never heard her sulking. Never heard her complaining. She always gave everything she had even though she had nothing for herself.
"She gave all her time to you without asking for any in return. She always gave you her best smile, without telling you about her difficulties and pains. And she gave you all her love without asking you to reciprocate it.
"But instead, you asked her to be patient and wait after all the sacrifices she's made. I can't blame you. I can't blame Adaline either. But I also can't help you.
"I was hurt when you yelled at your Mama just because of your former spouse in the past. You don't know how worried your Mama was about you."
"Every night, she always thinks about how to make you realize your mistakes. In her prayers, she always asks for your happiness.
"But you accuse her of doing despicable things to that woman.
"Your Mama doesn't know anything, Son. It was your Aunt and Antony who arranged everything.
"As your Mama said, Brianna loves you like her own child. And Antony cares for you like his own sibling.
"Your Aunt and Antony are the ones who, for the past seven years, have been helping that woman progress and develop. They brought that woman to their agency and boosted her name. Hoping that she would realize the extent of your sacrifices, your support for her.
"But your Aunt got tired in the end too. Because that woman never looked at you and appreciated you as a husband. That's why she went to such extremes.
"Don't blame her, your Mama, or Antony. Because they've given you every chance.
"She gave you time to realize. So did that woman. But neither of you found clarity. Your aunt's anger towards that woman is even greater than your Mama's."
Mr. Benjamin felt that he had provided enough explanation to his son. He rose from his seat.
"Your Mama and your Aunt won't help you this time, Son. They'll just sit quietly. Watching you struggle.
"And even though I want to help you, I can't. I swore to do anything your Mama asked. And I stick to my word. Even if it means I have to let you suffer here."
Benjamin left Altezza alone in his thoughts.