Married to the Devil's Son novel Chapter 281

Chapter 281: 158

While Zarin dusted himself off, he sensed his father's presence. He looked up and found his father standing with his hands behind his back and look on his face that made Zarin's heart tighten in his chest.

Even though they were standing outside, it felt like there was no air to breathe in. Zarin felt nauseous again. He was mostly sorry and guilty toward his father. He had never been fair to him.

"Father." He could hear the slight tremble in his tone.

"Zarin." His father said his name as usual. Not softer, not colder. Almost as if he had been there all the time and never left.

How he used to hate his father's calm yet resolute voice. The voice of a confident and responsible man. The voice of a leader. The voice of his father that he should have been proud of.

Hesitantly, he walked up to him. "Father, I am back." He said, feeling shame.

'If you accept to have me back.' He thought.

With dread, he looked into his father's eyes. There was so much pain trapped in them. Pain that he had caused. A frown settled between his brows and his jaw clenched.

"Is it my son who is back?" He asked, noticing the golden flecks in his son's eyes.

Zarin had forgotten about them for a moment.

"Father. Even if you opened my veins and emptied them of blood, I would still be your son."

His father shook his head with teary eyes. "It seems like I failed as a father." He said.

"No!" Zarin shook his head violently. He wanted to say something, but his throat became suddenly dry and the words refused to come out.

"I know I haven't been the best father. I am sure I made mistakes. You are my firstborn. Before you I have only held Heaven." He took a deep breath, having difficulty continuing. "I have never felt a happiness like the one I felt when you were born." His voice broke and Zarin felt his heart break into a million pieces.

He had seen his father being vulnerable before, but he had never seen him this way.

"I have never felt such love for someone before, and I have only wanted and wished the best for you. What have I done so badly that you had to do this to yourself?"