My Precious Family 3 [Jenlisa]

Chapter 509: Don't need that handicap anymore

When Grandma Manoban, Marco, and Chittip resigned to bed, the dinner also came to an end minutes later. Lisa and Eric still chatted while Jennie busily made sure Jevin was fed well. But once they finished dinner, Eric also bid them farewell. It was getting late, and he still had work in the morning.

The couple didn't stop him with Lisa sending him off. Meanwhile, Jennie took Jevin to his room to wash him up and prepare him for bed. Lucas, on the other hand, went straight to his room to rest.    

Even though everyone in the family wanted to forgive, Lucas would never forgive Eric. Eric had just done so many things that even if Eric apologized many times, it wasn't enough to make up for all the trouble Eric had caused in the past.     

Lucas could forgive, but that doesn't necessarily mean he welcomed Eric back into his life. The latter should stay at a distance from him and they would be okay.    

"Thank you." Standing outside the main entrance of the residence Lisa and Eric stopped. The latter turned on his heel, facing Lisa squarely. "I was surprised when you reached out and invited me to dinner."    

"No." Lisa shook his head. "I should thank you for coming, and I should apologize for how Lucas behaved."    

"Haha. I'm already used to him, so it's fine."    

"He is an emotional person, so I'm sure things weren't easy for him. I know you've always been patient with him, but it's shameless of me to ask for you to extend your patience."    

Eric assessed Lisa's unsmiling face. The latter only smiled in front of his wife, and sometimes, at his kids. Therefore, it didn't seem anything amiss with Lisa. Well, if Eric overanalyzed everything, then hearing Lisa say such remarks was suspicious in itself. But then again, Lisa was trying to make peace with everyone for the sake of his daughter.    

Children were surely such mystifying creatures, he thought.    

"Lucas is also like a brother to me, just like you." Eric let out a deep exhale, smiling. "You don't have to ask me, since whatever happens, I will have to understand him. Of course, I won't be a hypocrite and say that it irks me sometimes. But at the end of the day, he's still my little brother. In the most crucial time, I'll still take his side."    

"That's... very reassuring to hear, Eric." Lisa rocked his head, planting his hand on Eric's shoulder. "Eric, I have tons of enemies."    

Eric's brows rose at that unexpected confession from Lisa.     

"That incident months ago is an attempt to kill me. So, you have to be careful. People out there want to harm this family." He squeezed Eric's shoulder, looking at the man with genuine concern in his eyes. "They would do anything to get me. And I'm afraid they would get you to get me, so be very... very careful."    

A moment of silence descended between the two of them. For a minute, the two men who almost shared the same face could only stare at each other. One carried a look of sincerity, while the other bore a bit of surprise. It was so out of Lisa's character to warn him, unless he cared for his well-being. Not only that, but Lisa also told him about something Eric had considered a piece of confidential information.     

"Does everyone know about that?" Eric blurted out under his breath.     

"Lucas has an idea and Jennie as well." Lisa retrieved his hand from Eric's shoulder. "That is why they were also being careful. Don't worry. I've already raised measures. As you can see, this residence is surrounded by guards."    

Eric instinctively looked around, catching people in the driveway. He already noticed it when he came in, and Lisa's remarks only brought enlightenment to him. When Eric faced Lisa once again, a subtle and reassuring smile turned up on his face.    

"Thank you for warning me," Eric expressed, nodding. "Don't worry, I am always careful, Lisa. But I'll always keep this in mind. If you need anything, I'm only a phone call away. I'll do what I can to help."    

"That's very reassuring." Lisa rocked his head. "Then take care on your way home."    

"Mhm."     

With that being said, Eric jogged his way down the steps before reaching his car, which was parked right outside the residence. He looked back at Lisa, who was still standing in the same spot, and then nodded before hitching inside the driver's seat.     

Honk! Honk!    

Lisa nodded as the vehicle's lights lit up, honking twice at him as if Eric's way to bid farewell. He then slowly slipped his hands inside his pockets, watching the car's bumper as it sped away through the driveway.     

"Be very careful, Eric," he whispered, maintaining a stern expression with his eyes fixated on Eric's car. "People might approach you with bad intentions while wearing a friendly mask."    

A glint flickered across Lisa's eyes as he repeated the warnings he had given Eric. This time, however, his warning sounded as if those hints were actually warnings for Eric to watch out for him.     

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Meanwhile, Eric glanced at the rear mirror. Lisa was still standing in the same spot until he reached the gates, and the man turned around to go back inside the residence.     

"Hah..." Eric smirked deviously, snapping his eyes ahead to see the gates opening for him. "That fool. Don't tell me you truly believe there's still hope for us just because your daughter survived?"    

All the friendly facade in front of the Manoban family disappeared, revealing the twisted and wicked man he truly was.     

"Forgiveness? Unity?" he mocked as he passed through the gates, shaking his head mildly. "Don't make me laugh. Lisa Manoban... you are making a huge mistake in ever trusting me."    

He blinked ever so slowly, smirking. "It seemed I don't need that useless handicap anymore to bring down this family." — if this continued, then Eric could break this family apart from the inside. "I knew it. I can only trust myself in this, since that useless shithead is all talks, only to end up losing an entire arm."