Chapter 248

The winter days were short, and darkness had enveloped everything when evening rolled around at about six. I arrived at the coffee shop before 6:30. But Allen was already there.

I walked over to him, cutting straight to the chase. “What was all that about at the hospital today?”

Allen lifted his chin slightly. “Take a seat.”

“You asked me to come, so here I am. Let’s not beat around the bush.” I sat down as he suggested.

The previous customer must have bathed in perfume because when I took my seat, the scent was overwhelming, making me scrunch my nose.

Allen began speaking, diverting my attention. “You can’t seriously believe you’re not your parents‘ biological child, right?”

“Cut the crap. What did you mean by what you said at the hospital?” I still doubted if it were just a slip of the tongue said in anger. Besides, he wouldn’t have insisted on meeting up if it were.

Allen nonchalantly shook his leg. “Just a spur–of–the–moment thing. Are you taking it seriously?”

I

a waiter brought over two cups

else could it be?” Allen pushed one of the cups toward

so generous. Growing up, he’d rant for ages if I took an extra bite of a burger.

one more time. Was there no hidden meaning behind your words?” I suddenly stood up, feeling dizzy, and had to

to it. What,

but was enveloped in endless darkness the next second. When I woke up, I was lying on a large bed, my heart racing as

there with her arms crossed, a

hotel room. Immediately on guard,

Margaret on

Since

laugh was with malice, “Jane, did you ever imagine you’d end up in my hands after

to you?” I was

else but you would post it online? And

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