Hunter’s POV

I was smiling as I looked at my wife’s sleeping figure, and I couldn’t stop feeling so happy that I was now lying beside her. And I was hoping that everything would be all right now that my family was here with us. I slowly got up from bed, but I couldn’t stop myself from staring at her beautiful face, and it made me feel so at peace just watching her having a good sleep. I realized I still needed to go downstairs and talk with my family. I know I made my wife feel so exhausted, and I couldn’t stop smiling as I remembered our sweet lovemaking.

I kissed her forehead before I tiptoed, going outside her room since I didn’t want to wake her up yet; I reached the living room, Leo told me my family was already in each assigned bedroom, and I let out a sigh of relief. I felt guilty that I had left them right away, but I am sure they understood I missed Madeline so much. I was shocked when the butler told me my dad is still talking with Hector Grant, and I don’t know how I feel since I am not sure if I have to get worried or happy since they have been talking for a while now.

I stayed in the living room since I couldn’t stop myself from wondering what was happening with my dad and Maddie’s grandfather. At last, after it felt like an eternity, I saw them coming in my direction, and it was hard to read my father’s expression since they are remained silent as they walked towards me. When my father found my eyes, I could tell right away that something was going on.

“Hunter, can I talk with you?” My dad asked me, and I nodded my head, and I brought him into the library.

“Why didn’t you tell me that Madeline is the granddaughter of Hector Grant? Did you do it on purpose to make me feel so embarrassed? Do you know what his grandfather told me?” He asked in a stern tone.

“Dad, I am sorry, but I am sure whatever words that came out from Mr. Grant’s mouth, it was nothing. He only felt guilty that he abandoned his son and his granddaughter; even if Frank had left his home, Hector could have asked his son to come back here in Neospoli and live his life as the heir of the Grant family. Still, because of his pride, Hector Grant lost his chance to be with his son, and now, he is living his life full of regrets.” I declared, and my father looked at me for a long time before saying another word.

“I was hurt and humiliated by Madeline’s grandpa, Hunter. I know I have done a lot to your wife, but I never expected that she was an heiress and the only successor of his grandpa’s empire.” He responded.

“I know I tried my best to make her stay away from you, but she loves you so much that no matter how many times I tried to frighten her, she remained loyal to you, and Madeline stood on her ground and reminded me how much she loved you.” My dad said, and I could see the worries on his face.

“And right now, I don’t have the face to meet Madeline again after learning everything. I was such a fool for telling you to buy Maddie’s family a house, and it was so funny since I didn’t know she was living in a castle. And now, I couldn’t believe I would be in this kind of situation. I wanted to ask Madeline’s forgiveness, but I don’t want her to think I will be doing it after I learned everything that she was an heiress.” He said, and I smiled at him.

“You don’t need to worry about it, dad; Madeline will never think that way. And I already told her everything.” I responded.

“I couldn’t believe your grandpa-in-law told me I was a wicked person for making her granddaughter’s life miserable. And I didn’t deny anything, but I told him he could have done something about it if he cared about his granddaughter because I only did what I thought was best for my son without realizing I was making a big mistake.” My father declared.

“And it made Hector Grant realize I was right, after all, because he fell silent, and his demeanor changed from being so angry to being calm.” My father added, and I felt glad everything went well between them because I don’t want my wife to worry about them if they will not get along, and it would become another problem.

“Hector said he will be having a social ball in honor of Madeline, and to tell you the truth, son, I felt so ashamed knowing I wasn’t a good father to you and a father-in-law to Madeline. I wasn’t proud of what I had done to you and your wife. And it was a big slap on my face because the woman I looked down and laughed at was the only heir of the wealthiest man of this country and all over the world.” My dad continued.

“Do you think Madeline will forgive me? I understand if she will not give me her forgiveness because what I did was unforgivable. I know that she was a wife material, but because of my greed, I judged her right away.” He declared.

“Of course, Dad, I am sure Maddie has already forgiven you before you can even say sorry to her, and what is important right now is you still have time to redeem yourself,” I responded.

“I wanted to talk with Maddie, Hunter. And please come with me because I can’t face her alone.” He said, and I smiled at my dad, and I felt so happy with the turn of events. I brought my dad here to Choraz, Neospoli, so that he could ask forgiveness from my wife, and I wanted him to accept her finally, and having this kind of conversation with my father brought back old memories of when I was still young. The time when I was still my father’s favorite.

I brought my father to our bedroom, and I felt glad Madeline was already awake, and I could tell she was getting ready for dinner; I smiled when I saw her little bump, and I couldn’t wait to watch her with her big tummy soon. And when I told her my dad was waiting for her outside our bedroom, I could see the troubled expression on her face. But I told her to relax since my father came in peace and wanted to apologize. And when Madeline met my father, I could feel the awkwardness, but my dad made the first move by asking my wife’s forgiveness right away.

“Mr. Divenson, you don’t need to apologize. I understand everything. You only did what you thought was best for Hunter. I think you should ask forgiveness to your son, and not to me since he was the most affected by the situation,” My wife said, and my father looked at me, and I could tell he wanted to say something, but I beat him to it by telling her what dad has done.

“There is no need, Madeline; Dad already asked for an apology from me,” I said, and she smiled.

“I hope, from now on, you will start calling me dad or father; it would be my pleasure. I am sorry if I was a hypocrite. I wanted to welcome you into our family, Madeline, even if it is too late.” My dad declared.

“And one more thing, I am not doing this because you are Hector’s Grant granddaughter, believe me, Madeline, I didn’t know anything about you until I arrived here, and before we left Archois, I already told Hunter I wanted to apologize to you.” My father explained, and my wife beamed at him.

“You don’t need to explain anything, dad. Hunter already told me about it, and I want to tell you it will never be too late to say sorry.” She declared, and I saw my father’s tears that welled up in his eyes.

“You make me so happy, Madeline; thank you for giving me another chance to know you, and I am excited to be a granddad for the first time. And this time, I will make it right.” He replied.

“We are also excited to become parents, and I guess this time, I will become more at peace because, at last, you accepted me as Hunter’s wife.” My sweet wife said while I put my hand over her smooth shoulders.

“I know you will become great parents to your unborn child, and I am proud of you. Hunter, you are the epitome of a good son and husband. Even if you had some shortcomings towards your marriage, and you Madeline was one kind of a woman, your compassion was extraordinary.” My father muttered.

“I know how much you love your wife, Hunter, and you did everything you can to build a beautiful family, and you remain a dutiful son to your mother and me. Thank you for making me so proud, son.” He added with a broad smile on his face.

I have been waiting for this moment that he will say it again that he is proud of me for being his son. I know this time I could no longer keep my tears of joy from falling on my face. As I realized my wish had come true, my dad finally embraced my sweet Madeline to be part of the Divenson family.. Now that it is happening, I couldn’t be happier, and I felt so excited for the coming days knowing everything is in place.