The True Heir

Why Did I Let Her Go?

As Anthony drove home, he felt a sense of emptiness inside him. He couldn't believe that Katherine was gone, and he would never see her again. His expression was sober and sad, and he drove slowly, lost in thought.

When he got home, his parents were waiting for him, worriedly. His mother, Mrs. Maria, was the first to speak.

"Anthony, my dear. What happened? Why did you leave the house in such a hurry? Why are you not happy? And why haven't you been home for days?"

Anthony took a deep breath and sat down with his parents. He explained everything in detail, from his fight with Katherine to her death and the news that he was the father of her child.

His father, Mr. Williams, looked at him with concern. "I'm sorry, son. I had no idea you were going through all this. You should have told us."

Anthony shook his head. "I didn't know how to tell you, dad. I didn't want to burden you with my problems."

Mrs. Maria hugged him tightly. "Oh, my dear. We're here for you. We'll help you through thi