Chapter 668 Finding Out the Truth

After hearing what Edmund had said, Elspeth blinked her eyes and said nothing. As the air grew awkward and tense, she decided to change the topic. "Why don't we head downstairs?"

Edmund nodded in response. "Okay. Let's go."

Meanwhile, Callum's face turned ugly when he noticed the two descended the stairs.

"Have you been waiting for long, Cal?" she asked.

After hearing this, he took a deep breath, and a dark cloud formed in his eyes. "Not really. Since you are pregnant, I was only concerned that you might be exhausted or unwell."

He seems to have brought up the subject of my pregnancy on purpose. Naturally, Elspeth could see what the man was up to, but his jealousy reminded her that she could only go along with his act. "I'm fine. I only went upstairs for a little stroll. That won't tire me."

When Edmund heard about this, he looked shocked and exclaimed, "Pregnant?"

"Yes, but I'm not that far along. It's only two months." While saying this, she stroked her belly subconsciously as a maternal glow shone on her face.

"That's great news."

"Yes, it is. What about you? When are you going to get married?" Callum had prodded at the subject on purpose to observe Edmund's reaction.

Nonetheless, Edmund shrugged and replied, "I don't plan on marrying anytime soon. Since I have Cam to look after, I can't just marry anyone. If the person I marry is ultimately not a good fit for him, it will be bad for him."

love him. You treat him

an eyebrow and blurted, "What do you mean by that? He is my

when he heard that. "Edmund… Thank you so much for shouldering

Does that mean you must give me some

grin instantly disappeared, and

and stated, "You are so ungrateful. Look at what I've done for you, and yet you can't afford to give me a tiny bit

glass breaking echoed down

boy standing at the top of the stairs with a dazed look in

it was wrong for him to give away one of his father's personal belongings without first asking permission, and he also revealed his secret. In addition, the boy realized that his behavior had crossed the line. However, he had

whenever she looked at me. This explains why Uncle Callum would sneak over so often. Although he was still a young boy, he had a sharp mind regarding these matters. Is it because my mommy loved someone else and Uncle Callum did not want me? Is it because I am a nobody who is disliked by everyone? Despite his realizations, all he could do was stand there, befuddled and

the silence. "It's not what you think, Cam. Your father was just

as a liar spread quickly across Edmund's face as he

an adult rather than a child. There was a trace of fear in his innocent, young voice when he said,

three adults in the room

reassured him, "It's fine, Cam. It's only a glass cup. No one will blame you for it. Be careful not to touch the glass.

dashed into her embrace before snuggling into her. "Thank you,

stroked his hair and asked, "Why would we?

boy's voice was soft as he replied, "Back at home, Mommy would punish me with the paddle whenever I break anything." His memories of the past came flooding back and recalling the agonizing pain caused by the paddle

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