Chapter 588 Searching for the Truth 3
Alexis sighed.
Immediately, her tears began to flow.
"I don't know the specifics either. That day at dinner, Ulysses said he had taken on a mission, a rather secretive one, and that he might be gone for a long time, so he wouldn't be coming over for meals during that period."
"I thought it was just him."
"Later, after everyone left, Patrick told me that the mission was originally assigned to him. But when Ulysses found out I was pregnant, he volunteered to take the mission instead."
"It was then that Patrick told me the mission was risky and life-threatening. He couldn't just sit at home while Ulysses took the risk for him, so he also applied to join the mission."
"And so, both of them went on the mission."
As Alexis spoke, she couldn't help but wipe her tears and look at Vincent.
"At that time, I had just found out I was pregnant with you. I didn't want your father to go, but he said it was a police assignment and he couldn't refuse. He also said he had to fight alongside his best friend, and although it was dangerous, they were confident they would succeed."
"But later..." Alexis's voice grew sadder, and she began to sob, "there was an accident."
"Patrick was killed during the mission, and less than a week after he left, Ulysses died in a car explosion."
"Patrick and Ulysses died so suddenly, they didn't even leave a word for us."
For many years, Alexis had never revealed these past events to anyone who asked.
Today, Alexis spoke about it all, feeling a sense of release and relief.
But sometimes, memories were a great pain and torment.
"Mom." Vincent handed Alexis a cup of warm water and helped her lean on his shoulder.
Alexis was still immersed in her sadness, her eyes red from crying.
Jessica also lowered her head in silence, tears welling up in her eyes.
Gabriel held Jessica tightly, supporting her.
After a few minutes, when everyone had calmed down a bit, Jessica spoke, "Mrs. Lucas, thank you for telling me all this."
"You made me realize that my father was an honest, brave, and responsible man. I'm very proud to have such a father."
Alexis spoke with a pained heart, "Jessica, your father probably never knew about your existence, so don't blame him."
"Patrick used to tell me that your parents had a great relationship. When they suddenly broke up, I was very surprised. Now I think it was because your father had decided to go on the mission and didn't want to drag her into it, so he broke up with your mother."
"At that time, he surely didn't know your mother was pregnant with you, otherwise..."
Alexis couldn't continue.
Jessica understood that even if her father had known, he might still have gone.
Because, like Patrick, he always remembered his mission. They were police officers, so they would do their best to complete every task.
After leaving The Lucas Villa and sitting in the car with Gabriel, Jessica reached out and hugged him.
At that moment, Jessica was like a little kitten, softly nestled in his arms.
Jessica said nothing, just wrapped her arms around him.
Leaning on him, she quietly listened to his breathing and heartbeat.
She was so quiet, it was heartbreaking.
Gabriel knew she was sad, so he just held her tightly.
She didn't want to talk, so he wouldn't force her.
When she was ready, he would be there to listen.
After a long time, Jessica finally spoke, "When Mom recorded his death in her diary, I didn't believe it; when I found the information saying he died, I didn't believe it either."
"I always felt that he wasn't dead, that he was somehow always protecting me."
"But when Mrs. Lucas told me everything that happened back then, and I understood everything, I knew he was truly gone."
As she spoke, tears welled up in her eyes.
"Honey, I feel so sad."
"Even though I never met him, why does it hurt so much?"
Gabriel gently stroked her hair and comforted her softly, "If you're sad, just cry."
Jessica had wanted to cry, but she had been holding it in at The Lucas Villa.
Now that Gabriel had said it, she couldn't hold back anymore.
Jessica hugged Gabriel and cried her heart out.
"I'll never have a father again."
"I always hoped to meet my biological father, but I never got the chance."
"Honey, I'll be an orphan from now on. I'll never have the love of my parents again."
Thinking of this, Jessica felt even more heartbroken.
Gabriel held her tightly, patiently wiping away her tears.
"You have me, and I'll love you even more."
"And there's Freddy and Gilbert. When they grow up, they'll be very filial."
Just as he finished speaking, Gabriel felt a movement in Jessica's belly.
He placed his hand on it, and sure enough, the baby was kicking.
"Almost forgot about her. Honey, look, the baby is protesting. She says she'll be with you when she comes out."
"So honey, let's not cry anymore."
With the interaction between Gabriel and the baby, and after crying for a while and releasing her sadness, Jessica felt much better.
"Okay, I won't cry anymore."
With that, she didn't hesitate to wipe her tears on Gabriel's clothes.
Her delicate lipstick was also smeared on his clothes.
"Honey, you have to wash my clothes," Gabriel said, full of grievance.
Jessica leaned over and left two more lipstick marks on his chest.
"Since they need washing, I might as well kiss you a few more times."
As soon as she finished speaking, Gabriel cupped her face and kissed her deeply, leaving her breathless.
After Jessica and Gabriel left, Alexis felt downcast as well.
Bringing up those old memories was like tearing open the scars on her heart.
Because of her overwhelming sadness, Alexis's headache flared up.
"Mom, let me help you upstairs to take some medicine and rest."
"Okay."
Upstairs, Vincent poured hot water and got the medicine for Alexis.
After she took the medicine, Vincent helped her lie down on the bed.
At that moment, Vincent suddenly closed the bedroom door and walked back to Alexis.
"Mom, are you hiding something from me about what you said?" Vincent suddenly asked, looking at her.
Alexis's heart tightened with tension.
Under the sheets, Alexis clenched her fists tightly, trying to stay calm.
"Vincent, what could I be hiding from you? I've told you everything I know."
Alexis deliberately used a relaxed tone, exuding a sense of calm.
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