Uninvited Guest

"That's exactly why you ended up the way you did, a heir like you finally settling to become a mere underpaid lawyer" . Grandfather Lorenzo snapped, his voice like thunder. "You sacrificed your own future to chase 'happiness' and look where it got you."

James face softened, though his gaze held firm. "Yes, I paid a price. But at least I lived my life on my terms. I wasn't your puppet. I got the happiness and life I wanted then let's talk about Edward who obeyed your wishes and lived the way you wanted him to, where's he now? Six feets under the ground, laying forgotten below ."

With an angry shake of his head, Grandfather Lorenzo turned on his heel and strode off, the echo of his cane on the stone path fading into the distance.

James watched him go, his expression unreadable, though a small, sad smile touched his lips.