Pearl of Compassion

Bonus Chapter. A Punishment.

"Rendy," call out Johan. The man nodded. Tears have rung the river on both of his cheeks. If he was able to turn the clock around, perhaps he would have done so to go back to his youth first. While he was still living happily with Mariani. The figure of a gentle and loving wife. However, her blind self would be blindly jealous. Without knowing the truth, he accused Mariani of cheating. Because of Intan, the woman who used to want him. Johan closed both eyes. Free, because this is where he bears karma for what he has done. Rendy, he used to refuse just because he doubted whether it was his son or not. He was blinded by his high ego.

"How's Dad? Tell me about this man. I've waited a very long time for this," urged Rendy with a flat expression. Johan was only able to sit on the floor with a broken heart.

"Huft, you're right, son. I am your extended father. That man is your real father. But rest assured Rendy, I love you so much and love you like my own son. It's no different for you than your sisters, son," Ardan said carefully. Both eyes glazed. Afraid, if Rendy would get emotional and angry at him for hiding this for years.

"I just want to hear that from you, Dad. And you?" Rendy looked at Johan. "Where were you? You don't even recognize me as your son. Then after decades you just came and threw yourself at me. And then confess me as my father? Really, I want to throw away your blood that runs through my body. I feel contemptible to have a father like you!"

"I don't understand you. You can live your life without burden. While me? My mother and I suffered from poverty and my mother had to fight for her rights. Unfortunately, the law is blunt up and sharp down. The KDRT you did, only put you in jail for 1 month! While my mother had to fight life and death because of the incision wound on her back! Did you never think? What you're doing is sticking up to this second!" scream Rendy.

Instantly Johan immediately looked up at Mariani. The woman was still the same, impressed ayu and graceful. Even his maternal aura was far attached to him. Really, Johan was so amazed to see his ex-wife. The woman did not age to age. Regretted? Don't ask again. Even his heart is broken. Find a situation that is inversely proportional to the past. Now he is at the bottom. While Mariani, is at the top spot.

"Thank me, Rendy. I regret. I just want your confession, son. If you don't want to acknowledge me as your father, it's okay, son. It's a punishment for abandoning you. It's also a punishment for me because I used to doubt you. I'm sorry, son. At least, you know the truth now. It's okay if this is a punishment for me" Johan said in a lethargic tone. The man has given up. Unable to break the great wall built by Rendy to fortify his heart.