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."

treat him like your

this, he raised an eyebrow and blurted, "What do you mean by that?

was similarly ecstatic when he heard that. "Edmund… Thank you

you. Does that mean you must give me some

and

done for you, and yet you can't afford

the sound of glass breaking echoed

adults simultaneously turned around to find the boy standing at the top of the stairs with a dazed

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 not expected to leave his room and overhear such a huge

wonder I do not feel any sort of father-son bond with Daddy. Also, it's no surprise that Elsie would have a strange expression whenever she looked at me. This explains why Uncle Callum would sneak over so often. Although he was still a young boy, he

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

as a liar spread quickly across Edmund's face as he uttered, "That's right, Cam. I

There was a trace of fear in his innocent, young voice when

The three adults in the room all heaved

deep breath and reassured him, "It's fine, Cam. It's only a glass cup. No one will

her. "Thank you, Elsie. You're the best. I thought you would

his hair and asked, "Why would

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 made

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