Cecilia Gu nodded, indicating her understanding.
One son who refuses to cooperate, and two sons who cannot naturally have children.
As the Duke, he really has a lot to worry about.
Earl Field continued, "Of course, what I told you before about our family's bloodline issue is true. It's inevitable—the result of close-relative marriages. Not only our family, but others as well. It's just that our family's problem is particularly severe."
Cecilia Gu nodded, "I know. Jiro Hirayama once explained this to me. This disease is like hemophilia, a genetic disorder. It passes through women but not men, is recessive, and can appear in anyone at any time."
Earl Field nodded in approval at Cecilia Gu. "That's exactly right. I didn't expect you to be so knowledgeable."
Cecilia Gu smiled and shook her head modestly.
"I'm really grateful that you managed to bring Miles Gu back. Even now, I'm still... a staunch bachelor." Earl Field chuckled lightly, "After all, you already belong to Charles Yin."
Cecilia Gu was taken aback, not expecting the topic to shift to herself. Her face showed a hint of embarrassment. "I'm not as perfect as you think."
"I was just joking, please don't mind." Earl Field said with a soft smile, lowering his eyes. "I just see you as a very good friend, that's all."
Earl Field lowered his eyes, hiding his true emotions.
Cecilia Gu, on the other hand, felt relieved.
Thank goodness it was just a joke—otherwise, she really wouldn’t know how to face him next.
"Now that I have a better heir, I think I'll focus on teaching Miles Gu from now on." Earl Field chuckled, "Although it's a coincidence, it feels almost destined. So, I'm content. Entrusting the Field Family to Miles Gu puts me at ease. A few days ago, Miles asked me if he could keep his name."
"I asked him why he wanted to keep his name. He told me that 'Miles' was given to him by his mother, and it's his most treasured gift. I agreed—not only can he keep 'Miles,' but he can also keep 'Gu,' because you are Cecilia Gu." Earl Field spoke calmly, but Cecilia's eyes instantly filled with tears.
Miles Gu, my son...
"Taking Miles Gu back like this, I know he'll be sad. So, the reason I've talked with you so much today is to give you a formal invitation. Even though the timing isn't ideal, I sincerely want to invite you to London, to the Field Family, to our real home. After all, from now on, we're family. I'm Miles Gu's father, and you're his mother. I hope we can be lifelong friends." Earl Field looked at Cecilia Gu with genuine sincerity.
Cecilia Gu opened her mouth, then gently bit her lower lip and nodded seriously. "Alright, if we make it out safely, and after I finish things back home, I'll come to England to see you all. I also hope we can be lifelong friends and teach Miles Gu together. Miles is introverted and sensitive, smart yet melancholy. I really worry about him, but what you've said today truly reassures me. I'm a nagging mother, maybe not a perfect one, but I just want the kids to grow up well."
"For me, it doesn't matter how successful my child becomes or what status he achieves. Of course, people might call me a hypocrite, since even without trying, they're already at the top. But this is how I really feel." Cecilia Gu continued, "I've always worried about Miles Gu's emotional growth. This trip was meant to help him, but before I got the chance, all this happened. I'm truly happy that you invited me, Earl."
"So it's settled then? Once you've finished things at home, you must come to England. This time, it's not for treatment or anything else, just to visit our home." Earl Field was delighted with Cecilia Gu's answer.