Mommy，We Got a Husband
Chapter 262 You Still Have Me

"Uncle, what's the matter?" Aurora dropped her utensils and worriedly inquired, "Were you injured at work?"

Cormac just shook his head, unable to say anything. He thought the night Ravenna and Orion died was the most he had ever cried in his life. After that, he believed no setback could make him cry again. Their parting resembled his second split with Rowena. During their first breakup, Rowena cried, pleading to be let go.

Cormac remained helpless; he didn't want to let Rowena go but had to, even after all these years of love.

"Uncle." Seeing Cormac like this, Aurora was genuinely worried. She quickly walked over, knelt in front of him, and reached out to wipe his tears.

"I'm fine." Cormac looked at Aurora, his voice hoarse, and then he laughed self-deprecatingly. "I just suddenly feel like a failure. After all these years, everyone around me is moving forward except me."

Like Alaric, who, despite being in a coma for three years due to severe injuries, took over Nexus Innovations after waking up and actively pursued his career. The completion of the entertainment center pushed Nexus Innovations to new heights. In his personal life, he married Stellan, and they had a happy family.

And Rowena had long moved past her dark days, achieved her musical dreams, and started a new life.

Only Cormac wasn't just standing still; he was moving backward bit by bit.

"Looking back at the past thirty years, I feel like I've wasted my life," he said.

Hearing this, Aurora was really scared. She was afraid he might do something drastic, so she hurriedly hugged Cormac. "Uncle, don't scare me like this. I already lost my dad; I don't want to lose you too. If you're sad, just cry it out." Seeing Cormac cry, Aurora also started crying. "No matter what happens, I'm still here. You still have me. When I become successful, I'll buy you a big house."

Hearing this, Cormac felt a warmth in his heart. He raised his hand to hug her and said, "Thank you, Aurora. I believe you'll be successful in the future."

"Yes, I will work hard!" Aurora said while continuing to wipe Cormac's tears. Cormac also wiped her tears and said, "Alright, no more crying. You said it yourself, crying it out helps. It's all in the past now."

He recognized the impossibility of his and Rowena's relationship and needed to express it, moving on instead of lingering.

"Yes, all the bad things are in the past. Everything will be better in the future," Aurora replied.

"Yes, everything will be better." Although Cormac couldn't see what his future held, he said it to comfort Aurora and himself.

Ever since having dinner with Rowena and Richard, Alaric often thought about Cormac. But after all this time, there was still no news of Cormac.

"Mr. Knight, I think Mr. Nash must have left Arizona." After such a long time without any news, Silas believed Cormac had left Arizona.

Alaric was silent for a moment before instructing, "Keep looking. Let me know as soon as you have any news."

"Okay." Silas responded, then cautiously reported, "Mr. Knight, there's another matter to report. The entertainment center project is now completely finished. You asked me to keep an eye on Ambrose's movements. It seems he has no plans to leave Arizona recently."

Silas continued, "Ambrose not only isn't leaving, but the Vale family seems to have plans to fully enter Arizona City. I heard they are interested in a jewelry company called Noah Jewelry. This brand used to be well-known, but the company went bankrupt due to internal issues. The Vale family seems intent on acquiring it."

"Noah Jewelry?" Alaric thought for a moment. "The name sounds familiar."

Silas explained, "It's considered a third-tier brand in the jewelry industry, but it hasn't had any news in the past two years. It's normal if you haven't heard of it."

Silas continued to report, "Noah Jewelry's location is very advantageous, right between our Nexus Innovations and the entertainment center, closer to the entertainment center. If the Vale family really buys this jewelry company, being so close to us is unsettling."

"Show me the map," Alaric asked.

"Okay." Silas quickly opened the map on his phone, zoomed in, and handed it to Alaric.

As Silas said, Noah Jewelry's location was indeed very good and very close to the entertainment center.

"Is the market threshold in Arizona that low?" Alaric sneered coldly. "Dream on!"

"They probably see Ambrose doing well here, and Todd couldn't stay calm, eager to impress Stuart," Silas speculated.

Ambrose was eager to rise, and it was well-known that Stuart favored Todd. If Todd came to Arizona alone this time, Ambrose would definitely make a move.

"If Ambrose doesn't want to leave Arizona, then I'll make sure he stays here forever!" Alaric exclaimed.

Hearing this, Silas understood the implication and quickly lowered his head.

"Spread the word that I want that jewelry company. If the Vale family isn't convinced, we can compete fairly. I don't mind," Alaric instructed.

Having just completed the entertainment center project perfectly, Alaric had planned to take a break before developing a new project. He didn't expect an opportunity to come so soon.

A jewelry company?

Nexus Innovations didn't have a jewelry company under its umbrella yet. It sounded good.

"Okay, I'll get on it right away," Silas replied.

Alaric's plan to buy Noah Jewelry spread quickly, enraging Ambrose upon hearing it.

"This Alaric really knows how to oppose people. We were almost done with the deal, and he suddenly intervenes. It's outrageous!" Denny said angrily.

"Alaric is determined to go against me. But this jewelry company project was originally Todd's. Now that Alaric is involved, we can pass the problem to Todd and let him handle it," Ambrose said.

"Yes, Mr. Vale, you're wise," Denny flattered.

Ambrose leisurely took a sip of coffee and said, "Todd has been spoiled and arrogant since childhood. If someone suddenly competes for something he wants, he'll naturally be furious. Let him deal with Alaric. We'll watch from the sidelines." "Yes," Denny replied.

"When is Todd arriving?" Ambrose inquired.

"The day after tomorrow," Denny answered.

"Good." Ambrose sighed and said slowly, "It's good he's coming. Once he's here, he won't be leaving."