Delayed Regrets: He Regretted Only After Her Death-Chapter 105: Everyone Is Waiting for Her to Return to the Linden Family
James Linden’s hands trembled as he held the paternity test results.
It wasn’t just his hands that were trembling.
But also his entire being.
A wave of anger stuck in his chest.
He was nearly out of breath.
His once robust physique seemed to have aged significantly in an instant.
Even his voice was shaky.
"Daniel, I’ve been miserably deceived by those two women."
Vivian Linden, though she didn’t admit it, had tampered with Tiana’s paternity test with her mother back then.
But at this moment, James Linden was utterly certain.
The paternity test taken years ago between him and Tiana must have been tampered with.
Tiana was indeed his biological daughter.
Because of these conniving women, he had actually sent his own biological daughter to prison.
Tiana almost died at his hands too.
James Linden couldn’t catch his breath.
With a thud, he fell back into his chair.
The chair was knocked over by him.
His aging body crashed to the ground.
Daniel Linden hurried to grab the quick-acting heart pills from the drawer.
After a long while, James Linden finally calmed down, but his face was still pale.
"Dad, it’s not your fault. It’s Vivian and Sharon who are too cunning."
"We were all deceived by them."
With tears streaming down his face, James Linden clutched Daniel’s hand.
"Daniel, your sister hates us so much. Will she ever recognize me as her father again?"
This was also what Daniel Linden feared. "Dad, it’s time we did something for Tiana."
...
That night, the father and son were sleepless.
All the way until dawn.
Similarly sleepless, were Vivian Linden and Sharon Sullivan.
At dawn, Sharon Sullivan cautiously entered Vivian’s bedroom.
Seeing her daughter’s face, looking unwell, Sharon asked, "Vivian, you didn’t sleep either?"
"No." Vivian turned around from the window.
Facing Sharon, she furrowed her brows tightly.
"Hector Chaucer promised me he would help. I just don’t know if James and Daniel Linden have gotten the test results."
If Hector Chaucer really helped.
Then the test results could surely be tampered with again.
Her bold move of requesting the paternity test could be turned around.
In this way, James and Daniel Linden would undoubtedly feel even more guilty towards them.
She and her mother could still remain safely in the Linden Family.
Vivian was still calculating her plans.
Getting excited, she said, "Mom, if James and Daniel Linden feel even more guilty towards me, they will definitely try to make Aiden Grant continue marrying me."
All these years, she had lived in the Linden Family like a thief.
Living under her mother’s control.
Like a puppet on strings.
Only her love for Aiden Grant gave her life a sense of meaning.
She dreamed of marrying Aiden Grant.
Sharon’s face darkened, calmly reminding her:
"Vivian, don’t forget the reason you’re staying in the Linden Family."
"If we manage to turn the tables this time, don’t just think about becoming Mrs. Grant."
Vivian showed concern, "Mom, why do we need the Linden Family to be destroyed? Tiana has already been driven out."
Sharon’s eyes glinted fiercely, "Because they all deserve to die; your brother died so tragically, they must die."
Vivian urged, "But Mom, my brother died because of James Linden. There’s no need to drag everyone in the Linden Family into this."
Sharon: "You shut up! They all deserve to die!"
At this moment, there was a knock on the door.
It was the Linden Family servant.
Vivian went to open the door.
The maid said to her, "Miss Linden, breakfast is ready, and President Linden and Young Master Linden are already waiting in the dining room."
Vivian: "Okay, I’ll change and be right down."
Closing the door, she said to Sharon:
"Mom, the two of them can still normally invite us to breakfast."
"Likely, Hector Chaucer used his connections, and the paternity test results are already out."
Sharon didn’t forget to remind her, "This time you escaped danger; remember your task in the Linden Family."
The Linden Family dining room.
James and Daniel Linden sat there with serious expressions.
As Vivian and Sharon approached, their nerves were on edge.
Although they knew the chances of being kicked out were low.
Seeing the father and son’s expressions still made them anxious and uneasy.
"Dad..." Vivian just started speaking when James interrupted firmly, "Remember to arrive at the Zenith Hotel on time."
After saying this, James Linden got up and left.
Daniel said nothing either and followed James out.
Before leaving, he gave Vivian a look full of deep disappointment.
That look made Vivian’s heart shiver.
Didn’t Hector Chaucer promise assistance? The paternity test between her and James Linden shouldn’t have issues.
Why were the father and son so cold and grim?
However, if there was an issue, why would James Linden want them to arrive at the Zenith Hotel on time?
Today was supposed to be the wedding day of James Linden and Sharon Sullivan.
The grand ceremony was arranged at the Zenith Hotel.
A few days ago, Sharon had already received the custom wedding dress made for her by James Linden.
After the two left, Vivian asked, "Mom, today’s wedding should still proceed as planned, right?"
Yet, why did she not see any remorse or guilt on James and Daniel Linden’s faces?
Shouldn’t they say they’ve misunderstood her?
Shouldn’t they say they will make it up to her doubly?
... 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺
o’clock in the morning.
The sun was blazing outside the hotel.
The ground temperature reached thirty-five degrees.
Inside the luxurious top-end hotel, the cool and fragrant air rushed to greet them.
However, watching the wedding banquet proceed in an orderly manner, Aiden Grant felt restless and uneasy at heart.
He found Daniel Linden, who was greeting the guests.
He called him to a corner where there were no people.
Daniel Linden’s collar was grabbed up.
Aiden Grant’s expression tensed tightly.
"Uncle Linden, why are you still holding a wedding with Sharon Sullivan? Are you still not waking up?"
Daniel Linden shook off Aiden Grant’s hand, his eyes full of pain and guilt:
"This time my dad and I won’t be that stupid."
"Vivian Linden and Sharon Sullivan, that mother and daughter, have deceived us for almost thirty years."
"This time, it’s time to end it."
"And it’s also time to give Tiana a perfect explanation."
Just half an hour ago, Daniel Linden called Leo Sutton.
Hoping Lawyer Sutton would convey to Tiana Linden to come to the Zenith Hotel.
The call was answered by Tiana herself.
She said firmly and forcefully, "Don’t worry, I said, I would give James Linden and Sharon Sullivan a big gift today. I will definitely attend their wedding on time."
Tiana thought that Dad and Sharon Sullivan were still going to hold the wedding.
Actually, the reason why today’s wedding was not canceled was that the father and son wanted to use this grand occasion to solemnly announce something important to all the guests.
Aiden Grant had a guess.
He asked, "Are you planning to reannounce Tiana as the daughter of the Linden Family?"
Daniel Linden: "Not only that."
Hearing this, the tight frown on Aiden Grant’s face finally loosened a bit.
He asked, "Will Tiana come?"
Daniel Linden, thinking of his sister coming, was particularly expectant, "She will!"
...
In the bathroom, at the sink.
Aiden Grant glanced at the watch on his wrist.
It’s 11:49 in the morning.
He called Uncle Carter, "Uncle Carter, has Tiana arrived?"
The response came: "Not yet."
Aiden Grant: "Notify me the moment she arrives."
After hanging up, Aiden Grant tidied his short hair and straightened his tie.
Then, he asked the person standing next to him, "Carter, is there anything inappropriate about my outfit?"
Carter: "It’s perfect, elegant and handsome."
The suit he’s wearing was chosen for him by Tiana six years ago.
It was a birthday gift for his twenty-sixth birthday.
He never had the heart to throw it away.
At that time, Tiana said he looked great in it.
She would praise him just like Carter.
He wore it especially today, hoping Tiana would like it.
But he was still afraid something was amiss, so he adjusted it in front of the mirror again.
Until noon, Tiana still hadn’t shown up.
In the dressing room, wearing a wedding dress, Sharon Sullivan was already impatient.
But someone came to inform her, "Ms. Sullivan, President Linden wants you to go over, but please take off this wedding dress first."
Sharon Sullivan’s brow furrowed, "Isn’t today my wedding with Mr. Linden? Why should I take off the wedding dress?"
The person replied, "Just do as you’re told."
After the person left, Vivian Linden and Sharon Sullivan grew worried.
"Mom, if it’s not to hold the wedding normally, why are those guests still attending?"
"And why is the wedding venue arranged so grandly?"
Sharon Sullivan was also puzzled, wondering what James Linden was up to, "Let’s go and see."
At the reception.
James Linden and Daniel Linden couldn’t remain calm.
The father and son glanced anxiously outside.
"Daniel, why isn’t your sister here yet?"
"Do you think Tiana won’t come?"
Daniel Linden was equally worried.
He had specially prepared a surprise for Tiana.
Unable to suppress his anxiety, Daniel Linden strode outside, "I’ll go out and greet her."
At that moment, a wine-red Hongqi GA8 stopped at the hotel entrance.
The welcoming staff immediately stepped forward to open the car door.
Hector Chaucer got out of the car, stood in front of the door, and extended an arm like a gentleman.
"You can consider me your bodyguard."
"With me here, I won’t let them bully you."
"You’re not a bodyguard, you’re someone important." With a cheeky smile, Tiana Linden’s fair and slender hand landed on Hector Chaucer’s suited arm.
The arm was strong and powerful.
By holding onto it, she felt supported.
Giving Tiana a significant sense of security.
She got out of the car, walking confidently into the hotel lobby with Hector Chaucer accompanying her.
Today, she intended to get justice for her mother, and to give Vivian Linden and Sharon Sullivan, that cheap mother and daughter, a good lesson.
In the vast hotel lobby, the sound of hurried footsteps echoed.
It was Daniel Linden rushing towards Tiana, his eyes brimming with guilt and joyous tears, "Tiana, you really came! Brother has a surprise for you."
Standing next to Hector Chaucer, Tiana’s face showed no sign of a smile, "Mr. Linden, you are Vivian’s brother, we have no relation anymore, please be mindful of your words."
Her aloof voice tore at Daniel Linden’s heart, "Tiana, are you blaming me?"
