You Hit My Heart by Kylie Stanford

Chapter 1635: Respect the Choices

Joyce lifted her head, "Dad, Mom. After two decades, I've finally returned home. As a child in the orphanage, | envied those who

had parents. Every tsomeone cto adopt my friends, I'd secretly wish that one day someone would takeaway too. As

twent by, this desire faded. | never thought | would find my biological parents in this lifetime. Even now, it sometimes feels

unreal."

Tears welled up in Cecelia's eyes. She subtly turned her face away, wiping at the corner of her eye.

"You've been suffering all these years, wandering outside," she said quietly.

Ralph sighed, "Your mother has never given up looking for you these past twenty years. She's been living with guilt and pain all

this while. Now that we've finally reunited, my heart is finally at peace."

Joyce moved forward and clasped Cecelia's hands, "I've never blamed you. All the hardship | went through before is nothing

compared to what we have now. We've been apart for over two decades, and | deeply wish to be by your side, to make up for the

years we've lost."

Luther straightened up, his sharp eyes narrowing. Why was Joyce saying all this suddenly? Was it possible...?

He had a vague premonition and held his breath.

As expected, Joyce took a deep breath.

"But, Dad, Mom, | want to go back to Khebury."

Cecelia was slightly taken aback, although it was within her expectations.

Joyce turned to look at Ralph, "I know | haven't fulfilled my filial duties. But Dad, you're still young, not even sixty. You're at the

peak of your authority, and the military needs you to maintain stability. Although I've inherited the military rank, my heart isn't in

it. When the family was in trouble, | naturally stepped forward. But now that everything is stable, I..."

She paused, "lI don't want to participate in special training, and for now, | haven't thought about commanding the entire military."

Seeing Joyce's firm gaze, Ralph becmore serious. He didn't speak, waiting for her to continue.

At this point, Luther stood up, walked to Joyce's side, and helped her up, "The floor is cold, let's sit and talk."

He wrapped his arm around her waist and sat her down on the sofa, touched. He knew she was doing all this for him, that she

didn't want to be apart from him.

Joyce looked at Luther, "I know you're under a lot of pressure. The future direction of R&S Group, whether to move the

headquarters to the Capital or to keep it in Khebury, and just set up a branch in the Capital. The board members have strong

opinions about moving the headquarters. After all, the Capital is the political center, while Khebury is Pascaylia's largest

commercial hub. It's not suitable for the long-term development of R&S Group."

"It doesn't matter. They wouldn't dare to object," Luther said with a slight smile. He could manage, she was worrying too much.

"You've done a lot," she said, looking at him, her eyes filled with warmth.

Luther paused, held her hand, and couldn't help but pull her closer.

At this moment, Cecelia spoke, "Today is a happy day, why are we discussing such heavy topics? Joyce, your father was just

sharing his thoughts. As for your choices, we certainly respect them. Khebury is a great place, | like Khebury too. I'm tired of

staying in the Capital, we have a house in Khebury. We can move there anytime."

Ralph nodded, "Since you don't want to inherit the military for now, | won't force you. Don't worry, those elders, still holding power

at the age of eighty. | can manage the military for another two decades with no problem. Hahaha."

Ralph patted his chest and laughed heartily.

Joyce didn't expect them to agree so easily, and she let out a deep sigh of relief.

She had been grappling with this for many days, always feeling like she was letting her parents down.

"If you want to go back to Khebury, then go. | will live in both the Capital and Khebury, taking care of both places. Children grow up

and naturally have their own lives. How could | make up for the twe lost when you were young by spending more twith you

now?" Cecelia smiled, "Your dad will also cover when he has time. We can reunite frequently, that's enough."

Ralph nodded, "Yes. After the new presidential election, I'll hand over smilitary power, so | won't be as busy as | am now."

"As for the matter of inheriting the military..." Cecelia beganjust as Cecelia was about to speak, Anderson suddenly popped out

from a corner.

"What's so difficult about this? In my view, it's easy to solve."

Cecelia laughed, "Andres, did you hear our conversation just now?"

"Yep. | heard sof it." Anderson hopped over.

Ralph grabbed Anderson and hoisted him onto his lap, "Give grandpa a hug. Oh, you're heavy."

"So, are you willing to inherit the Heath family?" Ralph pointed to his military uniform, and the stars on his shoulder, "Do you want

to wear this? If you grow up in the military, your reputation will be self-evident. Just like your Uncle Hurley."

Anderson rolled his eyes, "l don't want to."

He pointed to Joyce's belly, "Mommy has two brothers in her belly, grandpa and grandma, aren't you afraid that no one wants to

inherit the Heath family? Maybe one of them is naturally cut out for it."

"Hmm, that makes sense," Ralph nodded.

Cecelia started laughing, "Andres is right. It's too early to worry about sthings. | just want you all to be happy."

At this point, Luther said, "Mom, Dad, actually Joyce and | have talked about this before. The two boys, one will be named Wilson,

the other Cullen. Let's not decide who gets which nyet. First, give them nicknames. When they grow a little older and we see

who has more shooting talent, we'll then decide who gets the nCullen. He will inherit the military."

Cecelia paused, "Tian Zi and Kirin? You've chosen great names. Luther, thank you for being so thoughtful."

Ralph looked surprised and appreciative.

He stood up, walked over, and gently patted Luther's shoulder. While he didn't say anything, his sentiment was clear.

Anderson suddenly chimed in, "I heard Uncle Hurley boasting, he inherited the Alvonia military when he was a teenager. If he could

do it, my brother definitely can. Ha, grandpa, you'll still be young in eighteen years."

Cecelia laughed, "Chris wasn't boasting, he grew up in the military and inherited the leadership before he was an adult. Chris

should be leaving soon, you should all get together before he leaves."

Joyce nodded, "Yes, we've already arranged a time. Karl and Kane will be there too, everyone will be there."

After everyone had spoken their minds, the atmosphere becmuch more relaxed.

They chatted about many other topics.

Finally, Cecelia asked, "When do you plan to go back to Khebury?"

Before Luther could speak, Joyce quickly said, "Next week. I'll handle sthings here in the Capital and say goodbye to my

friends. If there are no surprises, I'll go back next week."

Cecilia gently nodded.

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