Wait, She’s a Billionaire (Sheena Lawson) novel Chapter 1222

"This matter has been left hanging for so long, and later… I did have some selfish motives."

Hearing Roger's final words, Elliot scoffed. "Uncle Roger, you're finally being honest."

The atmosphere in the interrogation room became oppressive.

Roger's forehead was covered in cold sweat, but he could not hide his emotions as he stared at Elliot, trying to justify himself, "When I saw Dad personally care for you, I thought this was a blessing for you. Back then, Peter was the most powerful of all the sons in the Jenkins family. If I were to tell the truth to compensate for what happened to your parents, and the family had forced Dad to select you as the next heir, it would have been a huge disadvantage for you."

He looked at Elliot nervously, then continued, "After all, you were only about three years old then, unable to compete with Peter. Doing so would have put you in harm's way. Although I didn't cause your parents' accident, I was at the scene. Peter insisted on driving, and I didn't strongly advise against it, which led to the tragic accident. I'm also at fault."

Roger took a deep breath, then added, "I feel guilty about what happened to your parents. That's why I've never considered competing with you all these years. Even when Peter was being difficult or the family criticized you in the altar room, I stood up for you. Elliot, I genuinely care about you. Can you… forgive me? I only have Naomi, my daughter. Her mom passed away early, and I've been both a father and a mother to her all these years. I'm afraid of marrying again, fearing it might affect her mental health. I haven't even seen her get married yet. I truly… can't bear to leave her."

As he spoke, his eyes reddened, his voice choked with emotion.

Roger cherished his only daughter deeply.

The reason he hid in Landyll Town was because he feared Elliot would uncover the truth about what happened years ago, and Peter would blame him for everything.

He was not that competent, nor did he have the power to gather evidence.

He just wanted to live a quiet life in retirement and be close to Naomi.

Roger did not want to get involved in this mess, and he did not have the confidence to make Elliot fully believe his words.

Thinking of his unmarried daughter, Roger burst into tears, his head hung low as he sobbed softly.

"Elliot, your parents died in a car accident due to internal struggles within the Jenkins family, implicating many people. It's only fair for you to seek revenge on everyone involved. I have no right to advise you, but can you give me some more time to settle Naomi first?"

Elliot felt frustrated, his eyes glaring coldly at Roger.