“I heard from Zayron that you brought Bay to Justin's infirmary to remove the toxin. Thank you, Artemis. I'll remember your kindness and repay you when I have the opportunity in the future.”
Artemis arched his brow and said with a half smile, “Who told you I brought her to Justin's infirmary? She took a nap at my private mansion.”
“Lecher.”
“Scoundrel.”
“Shameless.”
Three childish voices sounded in succession as they criticized Artemis.
Artemis' face turned grim.
They do look like a real family at first glance. D*mn their familial warmth and bonding. Even my own son is siding with others. What the hell?
Edmund chuckled and replied gently, “As I expected. After all, the journey from the Jefferson residence to Justin's infirmary requires an hour, but to travel from the Jefferson residence to your private mansion takes only twenty minutes. You're a brilliant man, Artemis, so it is nothing out of the ordinary for you to choose the second option.”
Artemis narrowed his eyes slightly and sneered, “Aren't you too generous? Aren't you worried that I've touched her?”
Edmund shook his head, wearing a smile. “Artemis, I've known Bay for seven years. I know her personality very well. If you really took advantage of her, I reckon you two would be at the hospital now instead of appearing here together in such a peaceful manner.”
An awkward silence filled the air afterward.
“Max, your daddy misses you. He's here to visit you. Why don't you follow him back today and come again tomorrow?”
Bailey could not help but attempt to lighten the mood as the atmosphere had turned heavy with tension.
Unfortunately, Maxton did not cooperate with her.
I was born seven years ago. Aren't you being too pretentious to say that you miss me now? Well, you've
Artemis was dumbfounded.
was his biological
man with a fiancée like you to appear in a single mother's house so late into
was rendered
his biological
distinctly feel Artemis' fury and icy aura. She rubbed her temples as her head
endearing.
finally focusing on Edmund. “I have something to talk to you
I'll be taking my leave now. You all should rest earlier. Any pending matters can be
Drive safely on your way back, and leave me
“Okay.”
within him once again as he sensed Bailey had no intention of reminding him
such gentle reminders but is reluctant to spare me
document from his car and handed it to
brows at him, received the document, and browsed through the contents on the paper. “Artemis, I'm not adept at interpreting medical reports. Giving me this is no different from
and Zayron. We
surprised he told you the paternity test result
section of the paper and uttered casually, “That kid is related to you by blood. He's not your son, but you
Artemis in astonishment
“What do you mean?”
probably the son of your brother or cousin on the paternal side.
stunned as if something
the paternal side. As for
but they were all blood relatives of
“He is Simon's—”
expression flashed across his
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