Chapter 872

Lincoln felt like he'd been struck by lightning. He couldn't believe his ears as he stared at Morris. "You're Kelly's son? Really Kelly's son?" he stammered in disbelief.

Morris nodded. "Yes, Uncle."

Tears streamed down Lincoln's face as he sank onto the couch, overwhelmed.

"Can you take off your sunglasses so I can see your face?" he asked, his voice filled with emotion.

Nathalie quickly stepped in, covering Morris's eyes with her hand. "Dad, Nathan's eyes were injured; he can't handle bright light."

Her protective gesture warmed Morris's heart, but it nearly gave Lincoln a heart attack.

Lincoln's irritation at Nathalie's protectiveness quickly faded as he turned his full attention to Morris. "What's wrong with your eyes?" he demanded.

Nathalie explained, "When Nathan was a kid, he got kidnapped. Those people abused him, and that's why he has eye and leg problems."

Lincoln exploded with anger, cursing Gavin. "The Rowland family, with all their money and power, couldn't even keep a child safe. Your father is a disgrace. Couldn't he hire more bodyguards for you?"

Morris stayed calm. "That was a long time ago. No use dwelling on past mistakes."

"You're quite forgiving,

Morris went silent.

tight, clearly holding back a storm of

the subject. "Dad, I'm taking Nathan upstairs to rest." Lincoln's face was serious.

out

reached Morris's bedroom,

in her embrace. "Nathalie, I'm not

Nathalie was stunned.

long pause, she softly asked, "Is that why you spared him when

mom betrayed him first, it's understandable he couldn't accept me. All these years, he's been stuck with me for the McCoy family's

Nathalie's eyes. "Even though he acknowledged you, he never acted like a real

her heart aching. "Thinking about everything you've been through,1 regret

Nathalie, is already more

feared he'd die quietly

in her eyes, Nathalie vowed, "Nathan, I couldn't protect you before, but now I won't let them manipulate you again. Tell me, do you really not like Ashley? If so, 'lI help you break off the

of doubt in

still have feelings for her?" Nathalie

help but

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