Lesson for Humility
The accusation hung in the air, but Richmond, unfazed, responded, "Wait for your turn, Uncle. Your judgment might be worse than hers."
Nathan, silenced by the implication, closed his mouth, acknowledging the precariousness of his own fate.
Richmond continued, his voice resonating with the gravity of the situation. "You people almost made my father childless. You have other kids to take Humphrey's place, but my father has none to replace me." The vulnerability beneath the stern exterior revealed itself, a son defending not just his own innocence but also the sanctity of his father.
In a surprising turn, Walters, the epitome of remorse, stepped forward. "I will gladly do it, Richmond," he offered, recognizing the opportunity for redemption in Richmond's unorthodox request.
The gesture symbolized a willingness to acknowledge their wrongdoing and seek forgiveness in the most humbling manner possible.