Chapter 0972

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Adrian sat alone on the terrace of his house, swirling a glass of whiskey in his hand, staring into the distance.

The image of that little girl–his daughter–was burned into his mind.

Her golden hair, those striking green–blue–gray eyes, her fair skin, everything about her…

“She’s mine. She’s my daughter. And… do I even want to know her?” he murmured to himself.

The thought rattled him.

He had been an immature, reckless fool in his youth, making countless mistakes without a shred of regret. But if there was one thing he did regret… it was her–Laura Palmer.

He had let himself get swept up in his cousin’s schemes for revenge. And in the end, the supposed son wasn’t even Maximus Palmer’s. The boy’s red hair and pale skin gave away his true father immediately–some guy Antonia had met at a party. She had no choice but to marry him.

Adrian had spent years trying to forget about Laura, but there was one memory–one terrible moment–he could

never erase:

That day.

[Flashback: That Day]

“Adrian… We’re going to be parents!”

“Get rid of it.”

“…What?”

“I said, get rid of it.”

“You–You just heard me, I said we’re going to be parents!

“And I said abort it! Do you really think we’re old enough to play house and raise a kid?!”

“Adrian Brown!”

don’t care. Get rid of it! If you don’t have the money or a doctor, I’ll take you myself. I

me!

or I’ll make you do it. I don’t want a kid! I have nothing to give

But you said… You.

to marry

get you into my bed, sweetheart. Think about it–you’re a prize,

do it–I am not

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could go back in time,

he could

only he had never met Laura.

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man, and yet, she had given him jer trust, her kindness, her heart. She had given him the happiest

And now?

who cared only about shopping and social status. A marriage orchestrated by his father, Amadeus Brown, to unite two powerful families.

life was gray.

allowed to attend shareholder meetings. That was Alice’s role. He was just

sip of his whiskey

What’s our daughter’s name? Did you ever tell her about me? She’s still small, but… does she

And then-

idea struck him.

kids he had run into today–Paul and Maurice–they had been

Which meant…

be living nearby.

fate to bring them

had to do was find

get close enough to see his

phone and quickly

Are you there?”

up, Adrian? What

find someone for me. But listen–this has to be discreet. Alice can’t know. No one

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