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?”

so?” I eyed him

a waiter brought over

be?” Allen pushed one of the cups

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

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

turned odd. “Hmph, there’s nothing more to it. What, did you

in endless darkness the next second. When I woke up, I was lying on a large bed, my heart racing as I scrambled to get up, only to find my strength failing me, and

Margaret. She stood there with her arms crossed, a smirk on

around. It seemed to be a hotel room. Immediately on guard, I

and Margaret on the same side?

Since

you ever

did I do to you?” I was confused.

pretending!” She gritted her teeth, filled with resentment. “That video, who else but you would post it online? And Bry defended you, saying

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