Oliver's Substitute Bride (Oliver and Jessica)

Chapter 243

Ian did not expect his father to tell him the past stories.

He had been very interested in his father's stories that happened in Birmingham because he had seen

his father paged through old photos many times.

He guessed that his father must have some secrets.

And he probably would never tell him.

In his eyes, his father was reserved, steady, strong, and tough.

He always regarded his father as his role model.

And Ian blurted out the questions he had never dared to ask. "Then why didn't you come here with my

mother?"

When Ian was a young kid, all of his friends had been picked up by their mothers, but his mother never

showed up.

He had asked Gavin many times about his mother and always got the answer that his mother was in

Birmingham and would come to visit him soon.

So his every Christmas wish was that he could reunite with his mother as soon as possible.

However, after he grew up, his grandfather told him that his mother had suffered from eclampsia and

died when she gave birth to him.

Ian was considerate. He knew that his father was hurt every time he mentioned his mother.

So he never mentioned his mother again.

He had accepted the fact that his mother had passed away.

And none of the Kim family would mention what had happened in Birmingham again.

So Ian never knew what happened to the Kim family in Birmingham and why they had to leave their

hometown.

Ian had been restraining his curiosity.

But now was the right time to ask his father about the past.

Gavin closed his eyes and after a few seconds, he said faintly, "This is the most regretful thing in my

life. I'm sorry for your mother. I promised to take care of her for the rest of my life, but I failed. And

because of me, died young."

Ian said gloomily, "It's not your fault. It's my fault. My mother died because of giving birth to me."

"Do you know why I didn't allow you to go to Birmingham?"

Ian shook his head. "I don't know." Exclusive content from NôvelDrama.Org.

"That's because you're spoiled. You're inexperienced and I'm afraid you'll be deceived if you go back."

Ian could not understand what his father meant at all.

Once bitten, twice shy.

The Kim family had offended too many people when they made the first deal.

Then, a force wanted to destroy the Kim family.

But their enemy was hiding in the dark, while they were an easy target out there.

This way why his father insisted on leaving his hometown, where he had run all his businesses and had

won countless honors.

At that time, although the Kim family was not completely down and out, there were dangers all around

them. They were afraid that something uncontrollable would happen again.

They couldn't always live in fear.

"I'm not an idiot. How can I be so easily plotted against?" Ian didn't take it seriously. "I'll fight back if I'm

schemed against."

After all, he was from the Kim family. He was proud and tough.

But Gavin did not want his only son to live in the hatred of the last generation.

They were now having a good life.

And Gavin only wanted Ian to live a safe and healthy life. That was all he wanted.

He had failed to protect Emily, so he must protect her son well.

"I don't want to go back because I don't want to get involved in what happened in the past again. And

I'm afraid that someone will know that you're my son and will deliberately target you. If you're trapped

there alone, what should I do?"

"Dad, what exactly happened back then?"

Ian could tell that his father had suffered a lot from his solemn expression. Even though he was always

tolerant, he couldn't bear to see his father's sad face.

"I've told you not to go to Birmingham. Just listen to me."

Indeed, Gavin had always respected Ian's decision, but he seemed to be a dictator in terms of this

matter.

"Dad, I can't reach my friends for a few days. I'm afraid something had happened to them. I must do

something for them."

"You've only known them for a few days. They became your friends so soon?"

Gavin didn't Ian to make friends in Birmingham at all.

His friends broke up with him after something happened to his family.

A boss of a record company was his childhood friend, who blacklisted him before he asked for help.

Therefore, Gavin was annoyed to hear Ian talk about friends.

"By the way, the last time I wanted you to see their photos but the camera ran out of power. Have a

look now. Maybe you know some of them."

Ian opened his suitcase, took out his camera and showed it to his father.

Gavin was not interested in his friends. He reached out to push the camera back, but he suddenly saw

a girl in the photos.

It was a picture of Ian and Jessica. Gavin felt the girl looked very familiar.

He looked at Jessica, who looked a little similar to Emily and Ian. He felt something close to her.

No wonder Ian was so happy to stay in Birmingham for her.

Gavin saw the little girl in the photo lying on a hospital bed and asked with concern, "What's wrong with

her? Why are there so many medical devices by the bedside?"

"Why, are you caring about my friend? I've told you my friend is really nice. I like being with her."

"Don't do anything rude to her," Gavin said.

He was afraid that Ian was reckless and would hurt the girl.

He had thought that if he hadn't gotten close to Emily, she would have become an even more famous

star.

And Emily could marry a man who deserved her and have her children. She could have enjoyed her

life.

But the truth was when she died in the hospital bed, even he was not around.

In that era, people thought it immoral to have a child before marriage. And Emily was a famous singer

with a powerful background.

Gavin thought it was all his fault. He had destroyed her.