Chapter 168:

He had never questioned the paternity of the child. What was this scandal erupting online?

Cathy’s voice carried a note of worry. “Kristopher, what’s wrong?” She had noticed Kristopher gazing vacantly at his phone, and she leaned in closer, as if she wanted to catch a glimpse of the screen. Snapping back to reality, Kristopher realized Cathy was almost embracing him. He instinctively stepped back, putting some space between them.

Although Cathy missed the chance to lean into his arms, she did see the headline on the screen. Her eyes widened, and she covered her mouth with her hands. “Is this true? Miss Nelson’s baby… it wasn’t yours, Kristopher?”

She exhaled softly, sadness lacing her words. “No wonder she wanted to end the pregnancy… Considering her kindness and gentleness, she must have felt truly cornered to make such a heartbreaking choice.”

“Don’t believe everything you read online,” Kristopher interrupted sharply, his brow furrowed. He passed the phone back to Allen. “How’s my grandfather now?”

Taking the phone, Allen’s voice was rough with emotion. “It’s not looking good. He was already in the ICU when I went to fetch you.”

the nearby table and stood up quickly. “Cathy, I need to go check on my grandfather. The oatmeal has

he turned

Cathy said, her voice hesitant as

can manage on his own. Bringing you would only slow

teeth, her voice quivering. “I can move faster. I care

takes you

presence might just


casting a long, contemplative look at Cathy. “Rest well. I’ll

swiftly walked toward the elevator, his strides quick

catching the faint sound of the elevator doors as they opened and closed. She picked up the bowl of oatmeal and

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