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

waiter brought over two

of the cups toward

for ages if I took an extra bite of a burger. Why would he

your words?” I suddenly stood up, feeling dizzy, and had to support myself on the table. My whole body felt weak.

it. What, did you think you’d turn

gather my strength and tried to leave but was enveloped 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

her arms crossed, a smirk on her face, “Finally

hotel room. Immediately on guard, I cowered back, “Was this your

were Allen and Margaret on the same side?

Since

you ever imagine you’d end up in my hands after what you did to

do to you?” I was

filled with resentment. “That video, who else but you would post it online? And Bry defended

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