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Nathan’s brows were knit in a tight frown. He was seemingly wavering.
When Ryan saw that, he added, “Dad, you’re the person I admire the most in my life, and you’ve achieved the position that you wanted. But how many people have you and Grandpa plotted against all these years? Can’t we be kinder sometimes?
After all, you once said you took up this position because you wanted to make the lives of Australia’s citizens better. Isn’t Mireya your citizen as well?
Please don’t let authority blind you.”
Nathan’s heart thumped. He looked toward his son, who was at his side. “I didn’t do that just for myself. I’m paving a path for you too.”
Ryan shook his head indifferently. “You and Grandpa have set your thoughts too far. The position of prime minister isn’t hereditary. It doesn’t mean that your son will take the position after you. If you have such thoughts, I’ll think that you’ve changed. You’ve become like the kings of the past, greedy and selfish.”
“Ryan… How can you say that about your father?” Heidi saw Nathan’s dark expression and told Ryan “Dad, what I said is the truth. Such are humans. When we’re at the bottom of the mountain, we think that the view at the top is better. But after we climb up with all our might, we think that the view on another taller mountain is better. Ambitions are like a bottomless pit.”
Ryan’s clear eyes gazed at his father. “Are you starting to feel unsatisfied again now that you’re in the position of prime minister?”
Nathan was shocked.
It seemed like his son had pointed out something that he did not realize himself.
“Dad, no family will last at the top forever. If I can’t assume the position of prime minister in the future, that only means that I’m incapable. There are other people who’re better than me, and I’ll accept it wholeheartedly. I believe that that person will do better than me too.”
Ryan smiled. He was calm and direct. “I’ll do my best, but it’s okay even if I fail. There are benefits to being in a high and low position. Why do we have to be so fixated on it?”
Nathan looked at his son. The calmness in Ryan’s eyes made him feel at ease all of a sudden.
He became relaxed as well.
“Maybe you’re right.” Nathan sighed and smiled. ” I’m already in my forties. I should be content with governing the country properly and accompany your mom and my family more.”
“Yes. You’ll surely be remembered in history, ” Ryan said as he smiled sincerely.
“Look at you.” Nathan shook his head helplessly. ” Since Mireya wants to get a divorce, I’ll do my best to persuade your grandpa.”
Heidi nodded. “There’s indeed no need to ruin her life. But what’s troublesome is her daughter…”
“Mom, the child can’t be left with Rodney. With Sarah’s evil personality, won’t she abuse the child if she and Rodney get married in the future?” Ryan said hastily.
“You have a point there. ” Heidi looked at her son and smiled. “What do you think we should do?”
“It’s simple. Mireya can stay in The Lodge. The child will follow and be under our watch. Then, everyone can rest assured. If Uncle Jason and his wife miss their granddaughter, they can bring Dani over to live with them when she’s a little older. But she can never have any contact with Sarah.”
Ryan expressed his idea, which Heidi and Nathan agreed to.
In the villa.
When Mireya was playing with Dani absent- mindedly, she received a Whatsapp message from Ryan. [I’ve persuaded my parents. Don’t worry. Just do whatever you want.]
She was stunned for a few seconds.
It felt as if her cold heart was wrapped in a layer of warmth, and it made her eyes sting.
After a moment, she replied: [Thank you.]
At dawn, Rodney drove back home. However, the master bedroom was locked, so he could only sleep in the guest bedroom.
When he woke up the next day, his knees were hurting.
Nevertheless, he still got up early in the morning to make a hearty breakfast.
When Mireya arrived downstairs, she could smell the aroma of the breakfast laid on the table. Then, she glanced at Rodney, who was beside the dining table, looking like he wanted to please her. However, a hint of mockery washed over her.
In the past, it was these tricks of his that made her think he was a good man who was worth spending the rest of her days with.
Thinking back, was a man who could cook a good man?
Did her expectations stoop so low because of Patrick?
“Wifey, it has been a night. Please don’t be mad. Look, I made your favorite pancakes and waffles…” Rodney looked at Mireya with a pitiful expression.
He was handsome, so when he blinked his eyes, people would usually go soft-hearted seeing it.
Mireya sat down on the chair and ate breakfast.
Although she hated Rodney a lot, she could not let her stomach go hungry.
After all, she could only have the strength to fight after eating, right?
When Rodney saw Mireya eating the food he made, he was delighted. He thought she was not angry anymore. Therefore, he sat on the chair beside hers and said, “Wifey, my knees are hurting so badly. Yesterday, my grandpa called me over and kicked me hard on my stomach. He made me kneel until midnight before I could leave.”
“Then?” Mireya asked out of curiosity.
“I came back after that.” Rodney said jokingly,” Mireya, I really don’t know how you’re so charming. I’m Grandpa’s biological grandson, yet he always takes your side. You can’t imagine how angry he was. Luckily, I promised him that I’d definitely send Sarah away after half a month. Only then did his anger subside a little, and he did not continue reprimanding me. Instead, he told me to cherish you and live happily with you.”
Upon hearing Rodney’s words, Mireya was so disgusted that she lost her appetite for her breakfast.
Her heart grew cold too.
Did Old Master let the matter slide by asking Rodney to kneel for a few hours even though he was keeping Sarah out there?
Ha! Rodney was the foolish one. However, would a person as wise as Old Master Snow think that Sarah would be sent away willingly?
Would Jason and Wendy not know as well?
Or they might have accepted the fact that there was nothing they could do about it. When the time came, Mireya could be the legal wife while Sarah was the mistress.
Luckily, Ryan had analyzed the situation for Mireya yesterday. Although the Snow family treated her well and had always taken her side when she and Rodney fought, they were all cunning people. The family’s benefit was always the top priority for them.
“Wifey, I know I lied to you lately. I was wrong. I guarantee that I won’t go to Sarah’s place anymore these days. Let me drive you and Dani on a trip to the nearby manor for a few days, ” Rodney said with excitement.
“I’ll pass.”
Mireya put down her fork. “You can go to work.”
“Don’t be like that. Let’s go get some fresh air, okay?” Rodney went over to hold her hand.
However, Mireya withdrew her hand and went upstairs with a cold expression.
Rodney looked at her from behind. His enthusiasm dwindled.
Aunty Cally consoled him. “Women will always stay angry for a few days, especially since you two had such a big fight yesterday. She needs time to cool down. “
“I see.”
Rodney’s anxiety melted away.
At first, he did not plan on going to work. However, Carson soon gave him a call, asking him over to sign a document.
Since he did not have much to do at home, he went over.
The minute he arrived in the office, he received a call from Aunty Cally. “Oh no, Young Master Snow. Miss Cox came over just now to help Young Madam to pack her luggage. Then, Young Madam took her luggage and left along with Dani. Before she left, she said she’ll never return.”
Rodney stood rooted to the ground, stunned. Only after a while did he hurriedly dial Cate’s number. It turned out that she had blocked his number, and so had Mireya.
Indeed, he panicked, but he was not in sheer panic.
Every time Mireya left the house after arguing with him, she would head to Brighton Gardens and stay there.
Anyway, he knew the password of the Brighton Gardens’ gate.
If worse came to worst, he would move there. It did not matter where he lived as long as he had his wife and child with him.
Hence, he headed to the office to sign the document before rushing to Brighton Gardens.
