Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts novel Chapter 230

Hunter glanced at them and then explained, "Each kid in our family gets one, and you will be no exceptional when you have another child."

Emma appeared somewhat embarrassed and answered softly, "I get it."

After the gift-giving, Hunter had everyone raise their glasses and take a sip together. Only he and Silas drank wine while Ethan, who had to drive, and the other women drank non-alcoholic beverages.

After dinner, Hunter called Ines into his study, "Sit down, I got something to say to you."

Ines was reluctant, but sat down as Hunter instructed, "If you got something to say, spit it out. It's getting late, and we need to go home."

"We haven't had a good chat in years, seems like since your mom passed away, you've been kinda pissed at me, preferring to stay at school rather than coming home." Hunter's voice choked up, thinking about the past.

"Just spit it out." Ines urged, slightly frowning.

Hunter didn't answer right away, but after a moment he said softly, "Izzy."

At the sound of this nickname, Ines felt her heart being squeezed, making it hard to breathe. He'd always called her by her full name, never as tenderly as this.

Seeing Hunter like this, Ines realized he was about to have a heart-to-heart and said impatiently, "If you got something to say, just say it."

Hunter chuckled, "Your occasional impatience, you got that from your mom. And me."

Ines didn't react, nor did she look at Hunter.

At this moment, Silas brought a glass of milk for Ines. She glanced at Hunter before accepting it and took a sip, realizing it wasn't pure milk but rich yogurt. It tasted good.

"Your mom was like this when she was pregnant with you. Her taste buds were all over the place. Sometimes she wanted sweet stuff, other times sour."

Ines was getting restless, shifting uncomfortably in her chair. Hunter's words seemed random and without a point.

After a while, he suddenly became serious and said, "Regardless, I've never regretted any decision I've made."

Ines paused the hand holding the cup and smiled mockingly.

Any decision, including estrangement from her, and even letting the mother and daughter in?