Refusing to Remarry: Mr. Hawthorne, You Are Out-Chapter 174: I Will Never Let Her Down!

"Does it make any difference?"

Jonas Hawthorne retorted, his expression cool and composed.

"Of course it does." John Franklin wasn’t the type to probe deeply into matters, but since it was something his sister cared about, he decided to ask on her behalf.

Upon hearing this, Jonas Hawthorne lowered his eyes.

After a moment, a warm voice emerged from his lips.

"Whether it’s her or the child, they’re equally important to me."

He pronounced each word clearly and deliberately.

With that, he didn’t linger any longer and turned around to leave.

John Franklin squinted as he watched Jonas walk away, lost in thought.

——

When Jonas Hawthorne went to see Silas Linton, she had just woken up.

A young nurse was massaging her temples, and she seemed to be enjoying it immensely.

"Grandma."

Jonas Hawthorne walked in.

Hearing his voice, Silas Linton looked up to see her grandson entering, and only then did she wave the nurse away.

"I heard all about Candace Ford."

Silas Linton closed her eyes again, her tone indifferent.

"I’m an unfilial grandson for worrying you, Grandma," Jonas said softly, standing to the side.

Silas snorted, "I told you long ago, this woman is not simple, but you never took it to heart. Now that the child can’t be saved, it’s the Hawthorne Family’s misfortune, so you don’t have to be too upset."

"Yes." Jonas Hawthorne did not retort.

"I’m aware of everything, Candace brought it upon herself, but she still wants to harm my granddaughter-in-law, and while you tolerate it, I can’t. Also, how do you plan to handle the Sinclair Family?" Silas critiqued and then asked. 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

Jonas Hawthorne’s sharp black eyes narrowed suddenly, "Grandma, rest assured. Lily Sinclair was also involved, and the Sinclair Family has no stance on the matter, they won’t say anything more."

"And Raine? She almost became a victim, and you’re still tolerating Candace?" At the thought of the granddaughter-in-law and great-grandchild she adored almost being lost, Silas was infuriated!

Jonas Hawthorne remained silent at the words.

Silas waited a long time without an answer, then looked at her grandson in front of her.

After a long time, she sighed, "I know, as a man, you naturally can’t do anything to a woman who once carried your child. But let me make it clear, Raine and the child she’s carrying can’t be harmed again. This is the last chance God has given you, and you should understand that too. If something happens to Raine, you... likely won’t have any more ties in this life."

Having lived to her age, Silas had long seen through the rights and wrongs of life.

Raine Sinclair was a good child, even if divorced, she’s never short of outstanding suitors.

As for her grandson, Jonas Hawthorne, he had already lost the opportunity.

If this child no longer served as a bond, the future would likely hold even less chance.

"I understand." Jonas Hawthorne nodded.

"I’m saying this, first for your sake, and secondly for the bloodline of our Hawthorne Family. But if you truly don’t like Raine, don’t go troubling her anymore. She’s suffered enough for you these days, sigh..."

Silas said finally, realizing all she could do was sigh.

She nearly forgot, that the most important thing between people in this world is fate.

With fate, they’ll come together naturally, without it, how can it be forced?

Yet, in the next moment, she heard Jonas Hawthorne’s firm voice.

"Grandma, rest assured. I will not let her down!"

His words were sonorous, like a vow!

Silas looked up at him in surprise...

A moment later, a doubt arose in her heart.

They say fate cannot be forced, but... what if one insists on forcing it?

What exactly is destined? And what is not?

Who can say that what is destined isn’t obtained forcibly?

Even at her age, Silas couldn’t see through the mystery of fate.

In the end, all she could do was let out a faint smile, "When you reach my age, just make sure you have no regrets."

Jonas Hawthorne paused slightly, a shining light gleaming in his dark eyes.

If he gave up now, that would be what he’d regret for a lifetime!

——

At dusk, in front of the Sinclair Family’s old mansion.

Lily Sinclair stood resolutely at the door, determined to see Raine Sinclair, regardless of her parents’ objections.

An hour earlier, Raine Sinclair had already returned home.

She didn’t really have much of an issue, no need to be hospitalized.

But shortly after she returned, the servants reported that Lily Sinclair had been standing outside for a long time, wanting to see her.

Sharon Jennings, sitting by her bed, was aware of the ins and outs of the situation but didn’t plan to persuade her one way or another. She only said, "If you don’t want to see her, just don’t. Rest well. Leave the company’s matters to your dad to handle, and stay home to keep Mom company."

"The new women’s clothing brand hasn’t launched yet. Mom, I still have to find a spokesperson." Raine Sinclair shook her head, she still had important matters to handle.

"Oh, you child! I don’t know where you got such a strong sense of career!" Sharon Jennings sighed heavily, worried about her daughter’s health.

Evan Sinclair listened beside them, his brow furrowed tightly, "It’s good to have career aspirations, so she won’t be entangled by those nonsensical people!"

This remark was a dig at Lily Sinclair.

When he first learned the truth, he almost rushed out to scold people. If not for his wife stopping him, he didn’t know if he would have disregarded brotherhood!

Sharon Jennings glared back at Evan Sinclair, signaling him to stop talking.

Evan Sinclair opened his mouth but, in the end, said nothing more.

Raine Sinclair remained silent for a long time, turning her gaze to the gathering clouds outside her window, lips moving softly, "Mom, let her go back. It’s going to rain."

"Ah?" Sharon Jennings and Evan Sinclair were both stunned upon hearing this, then simultaneously looked outside—

The sky, which had been clear just moments ago, was now overcast.

Forks of lightning snaked across the distance, and torrential rain suddenly poured down!

The group stood there in silence, under the rain.

No one used an umbrella. It was as if they all tacitly accepted their punishment.

"Swish, swish, swish!"

The dense raindrops fell like silver needles piercing into the bone, intensely painful.

The Sinclair couple stood behind Lily Sinclair, not moving to persuade her.

Compared to what their daughter had done to Raine Sinclair, this rain was nothing!

And as parents, they too had to accompany her in the rain and suffer.

It wasn’t known how much time passed before the heavy iron gate of the Sinclair Family’s old house was slowly opened.

A servant ran out with an umbrella, handing it to Lily Sinclair.

"Second Miss, the rain is getting heavier, you should go back!"

Lily Sinclair was already freezing cold, almost numb.

Seeing the servant come out, her face immediately lit up with hope, eagerly asking, "Is Cousin willing to see me?"

The servant’s expression was slightly awkward, "The First Miss said..."

"Said what?" Lily Sinclair hurried to ask.

"Said... no matter what, you and she are always of the same lineage; that will never change. As for everything else... there’s no need for further disturbance between you two."