Chapter 727

Ever since Evelyn gave birth to Jean, she had never seen, nursed, nor allowed Jean to experience a single day of maternal love. Since learning that Jean was her long-lost daughter, she had tried to make up for the years she had been absent.

Evelyn felt indebted to Jean, wishing she could give her everything she had. Unfortunately, due to her status, she could never openly acknowledge Jean as her daughter. All she could do was compensate in other ways.

Now that her daughter was gravely ill, despite any resentment she harbored toward Daniel, she had no choice but to suppress it for the moment.

This was just how the world worked. The strong preyed on the weak. If one wasn't strong enough, it was only a matter of time before they were picked on. Evelyn and Daniel were a prime example of this dynamic. He was strong, while she was weak. And when it came to scheming, she was no match for him.

Being at someone's mercy, Evelyn felt like fish on a chopping board. What options did she have besides kneeling in submission?

to accept any terms you propose." Evelyn knew the stakes —she had no way out and

had another man, his guilt lessened considerably. Ever since Evelyn started taking care of Brad, she'd been in his house for over

merely found someone else to satisfy her physical needs, he could have pretended nothing ever happened and

The fact that another man could offer her those things lifted some of the guilt off his

sake of

kneeling and pleading with him, his heart slowly

"Go ahead and name them! I'll

"First, I want you to declare Jean as your goddaughter,

made this decision to protect his family's reputation while ensuring

wife. Hamilton Group

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