Chapter 1470
Skylar nodded after hearing Steven's words. She quickly pieced the situation together and asked, "Did you look into him?"
Steven, feeling a little helpless, knew that Skylar and his brothers were all quite sharp. Since Skylar had already run into Finn, he felt there was no point in hiding it anymore. He nodded and said, "I did. So let's just pretend we didn't see him."
Some things didn't need further digging. Even if that man offered an explanation, it wouldn't change anything.
It wouldn't change the lack of fatherly love they had grown up with a void that had always been there. They had never experienced it before, and there was no need for it now. In fact, his reappearance could do more harm than good. It would only bring more trouble for Janine.
She had spent so many years believing Finn died in an accident. If she found out that it was all a carefully planned deception, even the strongest of hearts would be shaken.
Steven understood this all too well.
After hearing Steven's words, Skylar forced a smile and said, "Alright. Let's go upstairs."
As expected, Janine introduced Ted and informed them about their relationship.
"We have known each other for several years. Over the years, we've gotten to know each other better, and recently we've been thinking about taking our relationship to the next level. I felt it was important to discuss this with you both and hear your thoughts."
After introducing Ted, Janine blushed slightly. After all, revealing a new relationship in front of her children made her somewhat self-conscious.
Ted looked at Skylar and Steven and said, "As your mother mentioned, we've known each other for a few years. Over this time, I've been deeply impressed by your mother's admirable qualities. She cares a lot about both of you, and I respect her, as well as your opinions."
At their age, it wasn't easy to talk about love in front of the younger generation.
But in both his and Janine's hearts, their love was as intense as that of any young couple.
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the younger generation, they needed to maintain the proper decorum. After all, Janine's children were all exceptional in their ways, so they should be able to accept their relationship.
Skylar noticed Janine's and Ted's intertwined hands. Their relationship was progressing quickly.
However, she was happy about it. She and Steven had no objections. It was just that Janine didn't know that they had already known about it.
"Mr. Read, my mom has been through a lot to raise us, so we hope she can have the life she deserves from now on. Of course, we also hope that she will be cared for by someone who truly cherishes her," Steven said warmly.
Skylar nodded in agreement. "I feel the same. We respect every decision my mom makes and will also respect the people she cares about."
"Mom, I'm happy for you too," Mona said, giving Janine a thumbs-up.
She was truly happy for Janine. Before she knew about all the hardships Janine had gone through she hadn't thought much about it. But now, knowing how Janine had to face her husband's accident alone and raise four children on her own, she was deeply moved by her strength.
Not many women in the world could have done the same.
In reality, many people would have been unable to handle such a blow and would have abandoned their children to live a good life for
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themselves. Moreover, now that she knew Finn hadn't died in an accident but had been part of a scheme, she felt even more sympathy for her.
At least now, someone with keen insight had entered Janine's life—someone who could recognize her worth and cherish her.