Chapter 486:
But when Brandonâs infidelity was revealed, the atmosphere in the house turned somber, overshadowed by sorrow and heavy sighs.
Bryan had overheard his mother and Stella discussing Brandonâs affairs. His mother had believed that all men had their weaknesses, and if Brandon was willing to return, she would forgive him, for Bryanâs sake.
At that moment, Bryan had clung to the hope that their family would regain the happiness it once had.
However, Brandonâs unexpected car accident shattered that hope.
When Brandon recovered and returned home, his fury unleashed chaos in the house. He lashed out at Bryanâs mother, his anger boiling over.
âYou wretch! Is this how you repay me? All for the sake of this bastard? If you wonât let me live in peace, Iâll make sure you suffer!â Brandon had shouted, his voice echoing through the villa.
If Stella hadnât intervened just in time, Bryanâs mother could have been suffocated by Brandonâs rage.
In the quiet study, memories resurfaced in Bryanâs mind. He leaned back in his chair, his face etched with silent pain.
Though Brandon had been embarrassed by his actions, he was not the only one who had been hurt. Bryan had suffered too.
âMy grandmother begged me not to make this public. She knew Brandonâs actions were despicable, but she also saw him as pitiful. She promised my mother that she would pass control of the Dawson family to me and ensure my safety,â Bryan said quietly.
Stella, despite being Brandonâs mother, now despised his behavior. However, she still wished to preserve some semblance of dignity for him. So, she planned to quietly remove him from the family and ensure he lived out his days in obscurity.
âShe did what she could,â Eileen said softly, walking behind Bryan. She wrapped her arms around his neck and rested her cheek against his.
Your escape is on g Ɐ ln Ï Î½ð® ðsâ¤com Unable to find the right words to comfort him, she simply held him, offering her presence in silence.
Bryanâs veins stood out like tributaries on a map as he clasped Eileenâs wrist. After a long silence, he finally spoke. âI promised my grandmother I wouldnât let this out.â
Exposing the truth would only bring more shame to Brandon, pushing him into desperate acts that would further tarnish the Dawson familyâs reputation.
This seemed to be Bryan and Stellaâs final act of toleranceâtreating Brandon as a clown to be indulged, rather than confronted.
âYou always see the bigger picture. I support whatever decision you make,â Eileen said, her loyalty unwavering.
This was the one secret Bryan had kept from Eileen, too mortifying to share. Now that the truth was out, Bryan felt both a sense of relief and a pang of discomfort. Yet, Eileen acted as though nothing had changed. She simply returned to the bedroom to be with Gabriela after leaving the study.
Before dinner, Bryan received a call from Jarred.
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