Chapter 780

We walked to a bench nestled in the estate garden and sat down. Glen looked at me gently and asked, "Joshua, is there something you want to tell me?" I drew in a deep breath and met his gaze with unwavering determination. "Mr. Holmes Senior, I've made up my mind. I won't leave Joanna." Glen's expression darkened instantly. He stared at me, his voice cold and low. "Joshua, you must understand that this isn't just about you and Joanna. This concerns the future of the entire Holmes family." I gave a small nod, showing I understood. "I do know how important this is. But I can't give up on the love Joanna and I have for each other," I said firmly, refusing to back down. He stared at me, something unreadable flickering across his face. He seemed to be weighing something in his mind. After a long pause, he finally spoke. "You're a smart man, Joshua. You should know that there are many things in this world we can't decide for ourselves." I frowned slightly, a sense of unease creeping in