There they stood, an entire family of eight, with my in-laws and even my own parents in the picture. All of them were smiling and glowing with happiness.
I had taken the fall for her, carried the burden of a criminal record and willingly given up my freedom, only to become nothing more than a stranger, left with absolutely nothing.
I closed the file, my heart completely numb. At that moment, I finally made up my mind.
"Theo, help me overturn my conviction."
"Not only that, I'll go to the Stargazer Continent."
Theo had been a businessman before his arrest. He was imprisoned for excessive self-defense. Even back in prison, he had tried to recruit me multiple times.
However, at that time, my entire world had revolved around Clara.
Now that I had finally come to my senses, he was nothing but thrilled.
"It took you long enough! Women, especially the difficult ones, are the most worthless things in the world!"
On the day of my younger brother’s wedding, Marvin and all six of his children showed up.
He was dressed in a navy-blue suit. He looked energetic and proud.
His children were also wearing formal clothes. The girls were like miniature versions of Clara, while the boys bore an uncanny resemblance to Marvin.
Even Clara was wearing a luxurious apricot yellow evening gown. Her gown perfectly matches Marvin and the children's clothes.
I laughed bitterly to myself.
Clara had always claimed she hated wearing a luxurious evening gown. Now, I just realized that she did not hate it. She actually did not want to wear a matching outfit with me.
My in-laws hovered around the children, their eyes filled with love and affection.
They fussed over them because they worried the children would trip or bump into something. Although they were so tired that sweat covered their body, they kept making sure that the children stayed safe. However, it was clear, they enjoyed every moment of it.
Marvin handed my brother a bank card and said, "There is one hundred and forty-eight thousand and five hundred dollars in the card. I wish you and your wife a lifetime of happiness."
My mother’s eyes lit up as she quickly accepted the card on my brother’s behalf. "You're so generous! No wonder you were able to give the Jameson Family six grandchildren!"