Chapter 2080


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    Joshua''s oversight was peculiar, to say the least. In the midst of introducing his youngest son, he somehow forgot to mention Thssa. It seemed like Thssa was also making her first visit to pay respects at Harper''s grave.


    He had introduced every member of his family to Harper, except for Thssa.


    No wonder Lysander had raised an eyebrow.


    After Joshua''s admission, Lysander shot him a look that was neither here nor there, devoid of reproach yet not entirely forgiving either.


    Lucas, ever the peacemaker, chimed in with a grin, "Yeah, Thssa''s part of the Whitman family too. We''ve known that for the past three years. And hey, my brother went public about Thssa being his daughter in front of the whole world."


    Lucas might not have been in close contact with Joshua''s family on a daily basis, but he was well-informed about the significant events in their lives. He also kept an eye on the news about Joshua''s family.


    He had seen the live broadcast of the jewelrypetition, where Joshua had defended Thssa against usations of fraud, denying she used fake materials in her designs, and publicly acknowledged her as his daughter.


    Hearing Lucas''s words, Thssa nced at Joshua.


    In that moment, some of the hurt inside her melted away, warming a cold corner of her heart.


    Though Joshua had hurt her in many ways, especially when it came to matters involving her and Rosalind''s interests, his bias was unconsciously towards Rosalind.


    But whenever Rosalind wasn''t involved, Joshua showed his care for Thssa.


    It wasn''t much, but it was there—his love for Thssa paled inparison to his affection for Rosalind.This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org.


    Yet Thssa wasn''t greedy or petty.


    Lucas mentioning this incident of Joshua''s unequivocal support softened her heart.


    "Thank you for acknowledging me as part of the Whitman family. You don''t have to me yourself; I''ve never held it against you," Thssa told Joshua, her sincerity shining through.


    Joshua, visibly moved by her forgiveness, his emotions so intense that his nose turned a shade redder,


    struggled to find the words, der,


    managing only a choked, "Thssa."


    Her understanding and empathy were almost heart-wrenching.


    "It''s okay, it''s okay," Thssa said with a slight smile, calming not just her own emotions but Joshua''s as well.


    "Dad,


    sildid our respects. Let''s


    head back," Rosalind, who had


    then, said as she


    Joshua''s arm. Content been


    to


    For some reason, seeing the depth of Joshua''s affection for Thssa made Rosalind feel a twinge of jealousy.


    She had lost Lysander''s love to Thssa; was she going to lose her father''s affection as well?


    She needed to win at something.


    Joshua was about to agree that it was time to leave when a sudden vision stopped him in his tracks.