Reborn as the Sweetheart of a Paranoid Boss-Chapter 403: What Father Left Behind

"Children, there is too much bloodshed and turmoil in this, you really... shouldn’t delve into it anymore."

The old butler sighed sadly.

His words were filled with pain, regret, and sorrow.

Selena Kensington paused the hand holding the iron box, her gaze resolute as she looked at the old butler.

"Old butler, even if we don’t pursue it, one day, those people will still come looking for us."

Hugh Kensington echoed, "Exactly, we’re just seeking a way to protect ourselves."

Upon hearing this, the old butler couldn’t persuade them anymore.

After all, it was their choice.

He began to speak of past events.

"The specifics I’m not clear about, this was handed to me by your father back then, saying that when you grew up and found me, I should give these to you."

"I never opened the things inside; perhaps it’s a clue related to your father’s origins."

Selena Kensington spoke up, "Old butler, I heard you used to be my dad’s neighbor?"

The old butler paused, nodded, "Yes, I used to live next to the old Kensington family."

"Your father was picked up by me and old Kensington when we were walking home in the snow after drinking."

"He was very smart and well-behaved, his existence was out of place with our area."

"Later on, your father became successful, but unfortunately old Kensington fell ill and passed away, unable to enjoy the success, so he brought me to your home and gave me the job of a butler."

After speaking, the old butler picked up the kettle beside him and poured himself a cup of water.

"Selie, do you know why your mother broke off contact with her family after you were born?"

The old butler suddenly asked.

Selena Kensington was stunned, then shook her head.

"It’s because of the birthmark on your body."

Upon hearing the old butler’s words, Selena Kensington instinctively touched the birthmark on her waist.

She remained silent.

The old butler continued, "Your birthmark seems to have something to do with your grandmother’s family, but I’m not clear on the specifics, and your mother won’t say anything..."

"As for your father, his origins are not simple either, but I don’t know the specifics."

"Such backgrounds can bring disastrous consequences, too dangerous, or I wouldn’t have hoped you wouldn’t find me."

"You siblings should grow up safely."

*

Selena Kensington and Hugh Kensington left the old butler’s room, still feeling a bit dazed.

The matters with the Jennings family were still unknown, and there were more secrets from their father’s side.

Each event weighed heavily on Selena Kensington’s chest, suffocating her.

"Sis, should we go see mom and dad?"

Hugh Kensington said.

Selena Kensington raised her head, only then realizing they had arrived at the cemetery.

She opened her mouth, finally making up her mind, "... Let’s go."

They bypassed some graves and arrived at the tomb of the Kensington couple.

Currently, burials are done through cremation, so these tombstones are merely a form of memorial.

Selena Kensington squatted down in front of the Kensington couple’s tombstone.

She reached out and touched the photos of Connor Kensington and Julian Jennings.

Murmured, "Dad, Mom, Hugh and I have come to see you."

The image of Connor Kensington and Julian Jennings remained young, even as their children had grown up.

Hugh Kensington also squatted down.

"Mom, Dad, rest assured, my sister and I are fine."

"We will investigate everything, won’t let you die without knowing the truth..."

"We’ll protect ourselves, don’t worry about us."

Selena Kensington stayed silent beside him, listening to Hugh Kensington speaking to their parents at the tombstone.

After a while, she suddenly asked.

"Hugh, why was it only me who returned unharmed ten years ago?"

Hugh Kensington was suddenly stunned.

Selena Kensington, however, suddenly became somewhat agitated and frantic, "Why... why was it only me..."

She suddenly placed both hands on either side of the tombstone, gazing at the photographs of the Kensington couple.

Seemingly trying to recall something.

"...What did I forget, what exactly did I forget!!!"

Selena Kensington was in excruciating pain, lowered her head and began banging her head with her hands.

Hugh Kensington looked at her with deep concern, "Sis, sis, stop thinking about it! Stop!"

This was the reason Hugh Kensington never wanted Selena Kensington to think about the events of ten years ago.

Whenever this happened, Selena Kensington would end up like this.

Frantically trying to think, yet unable to recall anything.

Selena Kensington suddenly raised her head, once again looking at the photos on the tombstone.

A glimmer flashed through her eyes.

"I remember now..."

"It’s the Jennings family, it’s them..."

Selena Kensington remarked, dazedly.

Hugh Kensington, looking anxious, was puzzled upon hearing Selena Kensington’s words, "Sis, what did you just remember?"

Selena Kensington suddenly stood up.

"Hugh, do you recall that I have to leave Aethelgard for a few days every year to go to Oakhaven?"

Hugh Kensington nodded, "I remember."

Several times he had fussed about wanting to go along, but after his parents took him a few times, they stopped taking him.

"It’s them... I just vaguely recalled something..."

"I saw those... gleaming talismans... and my grandmother and uncle chanting something..."

Selena Kensington said blankly.

Hugh Kensington listened with even more confusion, "Sis, what talismans?"

Her brother must be muddled too?

Seeing Hugh Kensington not believing her, Selena Kensington overlooked him for the moment.

Feeling a bit hollow and confused.

Why did the Jennings family seal her memories?

Now, all Selena Kensington could think about was this matter.

After a moment, she finally came to her senses.

"Never mind, let’s head back first."

Hugh Kensington looked at her worriedly, "Are you sure you’re okay?"

A wan smile appeared on Selena Kensington’s face, "I’m really alright, let’s head back first."

"...Alright."

Hugh Kensington sighed, not insisting.

Afterward, Hugh Kensington drove Selena Kensington back to the Kensington family home.

*

Entering the Kensington household, Selena Kensington glanced around.

Felicity Dalton wasn’t there.

"Where’s Quinn?"

Selena Kensington curiously asked.

"She went out with her friends."

Hearing this, Selena Kensington nodded and didn’t ask further.

The siblings sat on the couch.

Selena Kensington put the iron box on the table.

She glanced at Hugh Kensington, reached out, and opened the iron box.

Inside lay an envelope and an old pocket watch.

Selena Kensington picked up the envelope and opened it.

It contained a letter left by Connor Kensington.

Selena Kensington read the contents:

My children, when you read this letter, your mother and I will no longer be here.

But don’t be sad, don’t be upset. Your safety is more important than us.

Until you’re fully grown, don’t attempt to seek the truth, the truth is often very cruel.

Hugh, you’re the boy in the family, take good care of your sister. This is what I’ve always told you, I’m so sorry for always being so strict with you. But now, don’t be bound by what I said, go do what you want.

And Selie, your mother apologizes for making you born with the Heavenly Master Bloodline, burdened with our debts. Don’t blame the Jennings family; they had no choice but to seal your abilities and memories.