Chapter 404 Anger and Regret

Just after Ling Tian comforted Ace, Roger, Kaido and Buggy also returned here.

There seemed to be a tense atmosphere in the air, and time seemed to stand still at this moment.

Roger's figure appeared in everyone's sight. His steps were a little heavy and his eyes were full of expectation and anxiety.

His eyes were fixed on Ace, a complex mixture of emotions.

Ace turned around when he heard the voice, and at that moment, time seemed to stand still.

Everything around him became blurry, only Roger's figure was particularly clear in Ace's eyes.

The air seemed to freeze, without a single breeze, and the entire world seemed to consist of only the two of them, father and son, staring at each other.

Ace's heart was beating violently in his chest, and every beat seemed to tell the story of his inner turmoil.

His eyes were filled with complex emotions, including anger, and that anger was like a raging fire that was difficult to extinguish.

Roger looked at Ace with the same complex expression. His eyes were full of guilt and regret. He knew that he owed too much to Ace and his mother.

There was a hint of tenderness in his eyes, which was the love of a father for his son.

He wanted to get closer to Ace, but was afraid of being rejected. His heart was full of contradictions and struggles, and he didn't know how to face this son who had never fulfilled his fatherly responsibilities.

Roger's lips moved as if he wanted to say something, but his throat was blocked by the guilt in his heart.

He could only look at Ace silently, conveying his apology and desire with his eyes.

His eyes were full of guilt, kindness, and a deep sense of helplessness.

Roger's body was trembling slightly, and the trembling was like fallen leaves in the autumn wind, revealing the turmoil in his heart.

Every inch of his skin seemed to be telling of his pain and self-blame, an emotion that went deep into his bones, following him like a shadow and impossible to get rid of.

His shoulders slumped slightly, as if weighed down by a heavy burden.

His eyes were dim, as if he had lost all hope.

He saw his son right in front of him, but the other party was very resistant to him, and Roger felt very uncomfortable.

It was an indescribable bitterness that permeated his heart.

His eyes were fixed on Ace, as if he wanted to engrave his appearance deeply in his mind.

He saw the anger and resistance in Ace's eyes, and his heart felt like it was stabbed by a sharp knife.

He knew that his past choices had caused great harm to his son. Now he wanted to make up for it, but he didn't know where to start.

Roger's lips trembled slightly. He wanted to say something, but his throat was blocked by the guilt in his heart.

How he wished he could get Ace's forgiveness and make up for his past mistakes.

This wish was like a burning flame, burning fiercely in his heart.

He imagined himself hugging Ace and hearing his son call him "Dad".

He knows that none of this is easy, but he is willing to make every effort.

Roger's eyes revealed a firm determination. He wanted to take responsibility for his mistakes and make Ace feel his love.

Looking at his son, Roger's eyes revealed endless tenderness.

That gentleness was like the spring sunshine, warm and bright. His eyes were full of love and care, as if he was looking at the most precious treasure in the world.

There was no longer the arrogance and majesty of the Pirate King in his eyes, only the deep affection of a father for his son.

He opened his mouth slightly, wanting to say something, but didn't know where to start.

His heart was filled with thousands of words, but he was unable to express all of them.

Roger could only look at Ace silently, hoping that he could feel his sincerity and guilt.

Ace looked at Roger, his eyes filled with complicated emotions.

He stared at this strange yet familiar man for a long time, then he sighed and said, "I will never forgive you. It's you who killed my mother."

Ace's voice was filled with anger and sadness. The anger was like surging waves, constantly beating against his mental defenses; the sadness was like strands of silk, tightly entwining his heart.

Every word he said seemed to carry a heavy weight, carrying endless resentment and pain.

There were tears in Ace's eyes, and those tears contained his longing for his mother and his anger towards Roger.

He thought of everything his mother had done to protect him, those difficult days, and the endless pain, all because of this man's choice.

There was a hint of questioning in his eyes, as if asking Roger why he made them endure so much.

Ace clenched his hands into fists, the force seemed to crush his fingers. His knuckles turned white from the force, showing the extreme anger in his heart.

His body was trembling slightly, as if he was suppressing the pain in his heart. The pain was like a ferocious beast, roaring in his heart, and it could break free at any time.

When Roger heard Ace talking about Lu Jiu, his body trembled. His eyes were full of guilt and pain, an emotion that could not be described in words.

His eyes were filled with pain and regret, and his heart seemed to be pierced by a sharp blade.

Yes, it was he who killed Lu Jiu, it was he who killed his lover, and it was he who killed Ace's mother.

Roger's lips trembled slightly. He wanted to explain, but didn't know how to start.

He knew that his mistake was irreparable, and he could only silently endure Ace's accusations.

"Ace, I know I'm sorry to you. I know my mistakes are unforgivable." Roger's voice was full of pain and helplessness, and tears were flashing in his eyes.

Roger leaned forward slightly, as if he wanted to get closer to Ace, but was afraid of being rejected by him.

Ace looked at Roger, the anger in his eyes did not diminish.

His heart was full of contradictions and pain, and he didn't know how to face this father who suddenly appeared.

In his heart, he felt both longing for his mother and guilt, as well as anger and resistance towards Roger.

"Do you think that just a few words from you can make me forgive you? Do you think your tears can make up for your mistakes? You are wrong, Roger. You can never make up for the harm you have caused us." Ace's voice was full of anger and determination, and his eyes flashed with determination.