Teo gazed at Brodie, who had always epitomized calm and poise, now standing with veins throbbing on his forehead. His eyes were ablaze with undissolvable hatred.

A sharp pang went through Teo's heart. What could have possibly happened to drive him to such a state?

Teo's eyes began to sting, and his throat tightened. He couldn't even muster the courage to recognize Brodie as his own.

After what felt like an eternity, he spoke with a heavy voice, "I don't know what went down back in the day, but since it seems my actions wounded you, I'm not expecting you to make amends with me. All I'm asking is for a chance to make things right, to take good care of your mother, to help her regain her memories."

Brodie stared into Teo's eyes for a long moment before finally releasing his grip and his eyes reddened slightly. "If it turns out you're the reason my mom's hurting, I'll never forgive you!" After saying that, he turned and walked into the hospital room.

Teo watched his retreating figure and sighed softly. Pulling out his phone, he dialed a number. "Look into every woman I've come into contact with 24 years ago."

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gently caressed her belly. She was eagerly anticipating the birth in a few short months, imagining

kissed her lips softly. His voice was husky. "No matter who the baby takes after, they'll be ten times

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dread the day he might come begging for a union with our future

couldn't help but laugh at his look of distaste. "The Hicks family isn't half bad, you know. Della is my goddaughter, after all. The kids can grow up together. Even if they don't end up married, they could be as close as siblings like Brodie and me. Wouldn't that be nice?" Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ FɪndNovᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and

brow furrowed in displeasure, and he bit Clara's lip in a silent warning. "Clara, don't you dare talk

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