Marrying A Secret Zillionaire Happy Ever After (Linsey)

Chapter 948:

An elegant woman walked toward them, her steps firm and her aura commanding. Several tall bodyguards followed close behind.

“You actually have the nerve to ask?” Hester Wade shot Dustin a glare, then turned her cold, assessing eyes on Dolores. She gave a disdainful snort before narrowing her gaze at Zenia and Zander. “Don’t tell me these kids are your secret illegitimate children.”

Dolores’ expression changed immediately.

Without a second thought, she gently placed her hand over Zenia’s ears, trying to block out the cruel words.

Back when Gorman had held Zenia captive, some kids had mocked her background. But those taunts were nothing compared to this.

The word “illegitimate” cut far deeper.

Dustin stood up sharply, anger in his voice. “Mom, how can you say that in front of the kids?”

Though clearly upset, he kept his tone low. “They’re not mine. They’re Collin’s.”

of surprise. “Well,

up and down. “But don’t tell me you’re taking care of Collin’s girl too. That would be

words were like ice, and Dolores felt it in her

moment, everything became

She had come

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Dolores as a threat—just someone beneath her notice. It was

If Dustin

couldn’t stand the thought of the kids being dragged into the mess.

at Hester in disbelief. “Mom, it’s not

cut in, using a

deeply, mustering a faint grin. “I really appreciate everything today. If you have other commitments, feel free

froze for a moment, pivoting to face

intent. He also couldn’t grasp why she

just spotted them together, Dustin had hoped to properly