Bogus Billionaire by Shining Riviera

Chapter 685

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Caroline and Kirk were eating when they heard knocking on the door. She looked at the time and wondered aloud, “Who could be visiting us at this hour?”

“I’ll get the door,” said Kirk. He got up and headed toward the door. After peeking through the doorhole, his expression changed.

“Who is it?” asked Caroline.

She had just asked her question when Kirk opened the door to admit a haggard–looking Marietta. Caroline rushed to her and led into the house. “Mom, what happened to you?”

Marietta looked lifeless. “It’s confirmed that Yvonne is my daughter,” she mumbled.

“Isn’t this great news? Why do you look so-” Marietta started mumbling again, leaving Caroline’s sentence unfinished. Her voice was low, so Caroline couldn’t tell if she was talking to her, or simply mumbling to herself.

“But she doesn’t accept me as her mother,” Marietta muttered.

Caroline paled at her words and gripped Marietta’s hands to comfort her.

into the kitchen to pour Marietta a glass

was laced with concern. “Can you tell me what

Although her sentences were sometimes unclear, Caroline still managed to get

fine, Mom. She might not accept it now, but she’ll surely do so in

Marietta curled up in Caroline’s embrace, like a

canary.

the frail–looking woman and felt her heart ache. Still, she

place to say anything. Only

water,” Kirk said as he brought Marietta the

of water, she didn’t feel as cold as before. It suddenly dawned on her that Caroline

she said. “Please finish your

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deal,” Caroline

heart broke at the thought. Still, she put on a smile as if to comfort herself. “Please

Caroline turned to look at Kirk. He reached his hand out toward her

at his response. She stared at him, puzzled. But he simply nodded and pulled her