Chapter 338 The Brutal Truth

Looking at the backs of the three individuals, Nathaniel felt a deep sense of loss.

He wondered when they would ever fully accept him.

Christina took the kids upstairs. After taking a bath, the two of them sat on the bed wearing adorable cartoon pajamas.

“Why are you so well-behaved today?” Christina asked. Lucas was usually an energetic child. She rarely saw him in such a dispirited state, like a sunflower without sunlight.

Lucas lifted his crystal-clear eyes. He seemed to be waiting for Christina to realize his unusual behavior. “Mommy, you mustn’t lie to me.”

He didn’t believe in Nathaniel, but he trusted Christina a lot.

Christina was completely clueless about the kids’ secret. As she absent-mindedly wiped the water droplets off Camila’s hair with a towel, she replied casually, “Sure. Go ahead and ask.”

Lucas and Camila exchanged a glance. His gaze seemed to be saying. “Why don’t you ask?”

Camila shook her head. You ask.

Lucas bit his thin lips. He knew it was his responsibility as the elder brother at times like this, so he asked solemnly. “Does Daddy have any other kids besides us?”

The kid’s innocent voice was soft, yet it struck Christina’s heart like a ringing bell.

Christina stopped what she was doing, wondering if Lucas knew something.

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She endured the wrenching pain in her heart and asked, “Who told you that? Your daddy?”

Lucas shook his head. “No. We’re just curious.”

Christina gazed at their pure and innocent faces. Her slightly anxious face was reflected in their clear eyes.

How heartbreaking it would be if the kids were to find out about that…

didn’t want such young kids to be burdened with the conflicts of the

heart. She raised her hand to pinch Lucas” cheek and said jokingly, “Silly boy, what are you saying? Your daddy and I only have you two little

sweethearts.”

exclaimed excitedly at the same time.

Christina smiled and said, “I never

best!” After getting a positive answer from their mother, the two

Time to sleep. Otherwise, we’ll be late for kindergarten tomorrow.” Christina tightly embraced the two little figures, feeling

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Christina pulled the blanket over them, gently covering their little

that moment, she felt as if she was walking

a deep breath and turned to

of Nathaniel standing at the doorway. He seemed to be waiting

he

figure

she was avoiding him like the plague, Nathaniel felt his

seemed to have frozen because of his formidable

Christina said

back. She appeared fragile and

let him stay these past few days, she didn’t use such a hostile

that something was off with her.

When did he learn to put on such an

to interfere with what you do outside, but once you step into Scenic Garden Manor and acknowledge the

a father. Just tell me if there’s anything I

to work on.”

eyebrows twitched slightly. “I don’t want to

so even the slightest sound of breathing was amplified. She worried that she would be too worked up and wake up

when she saw that Nathaniel did not

in the room. The

her frustration, Nathaniel remained

as long as he could be in the same room with Christina. He wouldn’t let go if he could. hug her, and he wouldn’t shift his gaze if

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