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

than three seconds, Christina hid the pain within her heart. She raised her hand to pinch Lucas” cheek and said jokingly, “Silly boy, what are you saying?

sweethearts.”

exclaimed excitedly at the same time.

high, Christina smiled and said, “I never tell lies to little kids.”

the two kids joyfully jumped on the bed, just like two

getting late. Time to sleep. Otherwise, we’ll be late for kindergarten tomorrow.” Christina tightly embraced the two little figures, feeling the warmth emanating from their soft bodies as if it could drive

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over them, gently covering their little bodies. Her gaze was tender as she looked at their small faces, and before

brutal truth. At that moment, she felt as if she was walking a thorny path. Even she herself didn’t know how

a deep breath and turned to

glanced up, she immediately noticed the imposing figure of Nathaniel standing at the doorway.

asleep?” he asked with

Christina said casually and stretched out her hand to open the door. Her figure was delicate and slender, so she could gently avoid Nathaniel as

avoiding him like the plague, Nathaniel felt his heart sink. He turned around and walked

frozen because of his formidable aura.

Christina

slender back. She appeared fragile and delicate

though Christina was not willing to let him stay these past few

could sense that something was off with her. “Christina, what’s wrong with you?

When did he learn to

don’t want to interfere with what you do outside, but once you step into Scenic Garden Manor and acknowledge the kids,

my first time as a father. Just tell me if there’s anything

to work on.”

don’t want to argue with you. Leave and

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

when she saw that Nathaniel

the room. The atmosphere in the room instantly became

sensing her frustration, Nathaniel remained rooted to his spot.

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 he could look at

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