Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 1116 Lennon's Son

"What's going on?" Colin and Lucy lacked any feelings for each other, and their marriage was purely a business arrangement. Yet, when it was publicly

announced that his bride had a child, Colin's countenance darkened. He snatched the DNA test report from Lucy's grasp and seethed with rage as he tore it to shreds, allowing the shreds to flutter to the ground. "Just because you produced so-called proof, it doesn't give you the right to snatch my bride away!"

"Mr. Colin, it appears there's a misunderstanding," Lennon interjected, his brow furrowing. A faint, icy smile played upon his lips. "I'm not here to steal your bride. I simply seek to reclaim my son before you two exchange vows. As a father, I refuse to let my son acknowledge another man as his dad just because his mother got married. I don't think that's unreasonable." Despite Lennon's composed demeanor, his eyes betrayed a storm of emotions.

Colin sensed the resentment and fury simmering beneath Lennon's calm façade. "I won't compel Lucy's son to address me as 'Dad,' I assure you." Colin smiled. He wasn't a fool; he recognized the calculated timing of Lennon's appearance. Lennon had shown up at this time precisely because he couldn't let Lucy go. Yet, the pretext Lennon offered seemed feeble and unconvincing.

"Should her son choose not to call me 'Dad,' I won't insist he do so. Moreover, if you ever wish to connect with or meet Lucy's son in the future, I'll encourage

added, "As many are aware, I'm not the Gray family's biological son. Mrs. Gray is my aunt, and Mr. Gray is my

engage with Lucy's son without forcing him to acknowledge me as his dad. Sir, does that make you feel better?" After

at the torn shreds of the test report scattered

his jaw, his gaze fixed

addressed Lennon, who remained rooted in place. "If you have no further questions, please don't disturb this couple any

She simply can't! I... I still have so much to make up for. I haven't