Chapter 1932


    "Don''t be mad, it''s not like I was trying to weasel out of anything, I just..." ric blurted out an apology upon seeing Hertha''s mounting anger.


    "You think you haven''t been slippery?" Hertha''s breathing was heavy, her big, round eyes ring at him. "What did you promise me before? You said you wouldn''t tell anyone in the Falconer family about us having kids! How did your grandparents find out then?"Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org.


    ric paused for a moment, then realization dawned on him. This was why Hertha was upset.


    Indeed, he was at fault here.


    Earlier, Angelina had been bad-mouthing Hertha in front of his grandparents, even saying Georgia had already given him children and he should marry her.


    Fearing that his grandparents would side with Georgia, pressuring him into marrying her like his mother, ric couldn''t help but reveal to his grandparents about the two children he had with Hertha.


    Once he said it, he regretted it. But what''s said is said, and there was no taking it back. All he could do was try to make amends.


    He shared Hertha''s concerns about the Falconer family trying to take the kids away with his grandparents, and they were very understanding of Hertha''s anxiety. They promised not to intervene in their affairs and agreed not to let Hertha know that they were aware she had given birth to their two grandchildren.


    But he had overlooked his grandparents'' love for their great-grandchildren.


    Eager to meet the kids, they had gone to Hertha''s ce on their own initiative to see them.


    Fortunately, they assured Hertha they wouldn''t interfere in their matters.


    In this case, ric was indeed in the wrong.


    "I just spoke without thinking. But, like I said, they promised they won''t take the kids away. You can trust them; they mean it," ric said apologetically, reassuring Hertha once more.


    "But can you ensure they won''t spill the beans to your mom and dad? If your parents find out about the kids, do you think they''ll just stand by idly?" Hertha''s breathing was still heavy, her concern for the children evident.


    The assurance from Remington and Beatrice that they wouldn''t take the kids had indeed been a relief for Hertha, but only a temporary one.


    She then realized that ric''s


    parents were still in the dark.


    Knowing Remington and Beatrice, it


    wouldn''t be long before ric''s parents would find out. What might


    happen then was anyone''s guess.


    With this thought, Hertha''s nervousness red up again, prompting her to confront ric.


    Caught off guard by her reasoning, ric was momentarily stunned.


    Looking directly into Hertha''s eyes, her fear and anxiety were clear to see. The Hertha he knew was always bold and fearless, straightforward, and carefree.


    Before, all he saw in her eyes was mischief, stubbornness, and bravery.


    But now, he could see the fear in her eyes.


    That look of panic and concern touched ric deeply.


    Previously he had been careless with women, never taking things seriously when he could avoid it. But now, facing Hertha, he put aside all his yboy tendencies, bing serious and careful.


    He carefully exined, "My grandparents won''t let my mom know, they''re good at keeping things under wraps. And my dad, he''s abroad most of the year, hardly everes back. Right now, the


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    Falconer Group is being managed by my cousin. My dad oversees the international branches, and my


    cousin handles the domestic affairs. That''s why my mom is so anxious about the CEO position possibly


    going to my cousin, constantly


    pushing me towards Georgia..."


    Mentioning Georgia, ric wisely cut himself off.


    That was a name best left unmentioned, a minefield between him and Hertha.


    Just as there seemed to be a thaw in their rtionship, bringing up that name was sure to cause a storm.


    Realizing his slip, ric hurriedly stopped himself, anxiously watching Hertha''s reaction.