Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

Victoria's cheeks flushed crimson, and she looked utterly embarrassed and ashamed. She raised her hand as if to strike him, but then lowered it again.

She gritted her teeth as she said, "You little bastard, you've been keeping this pretty well hidden! Why didn't you tell me earlier that your father is Reginald, and let me make a fool of myself?"

Her heart pounded uncontrollably as she recalled all the things she had said and those exaggerated gestures she had made. Even at her mature age, she could not stop the wave of heat rising to her face or the strange, complicated feelings churning in her chest.

Andrew rolled his eyes and said bluntly, "I didn't want to bring up my dad at all. I didn't want to trigger your resentment or make things worse, but you seriously crossed the line, so I had no choice."

Victoria let out a frustrated laugh. "So you're Reggie's son. Even if I'm angry with you, I wouldn't have the heart to lay a hand on you. No wonder when I first saw you, I was so confused! How could there be someone in this world whose temperament and looks are so similar?"

She continued staring at Andrew intently. "Turns out you're his son!"

The adoring look in her eyes, along with her conflicted expressions, made Andrew extremely uncomfortable.

shame. She quickly composed herself and laughed. "Don't mind me! It's just that I

understand. Mrs. Rhodes was the same way

mouth, Andrew regretted them, thinking that this

and she snorted. "Don't mention that bitch in front of me! Reggie only loved me, and Tiana was just

said, "Yes, of course. My

Tiana. He had no choice but to appease Victoria for now. Otherwise, who knew if she would start getting

Victoria from now on." She gave an embarrassed smile

every bit as impressive as he was back then! If you had come to find me

and smiled. "Thanks for the kind offer, Victoria, but initially, I didn't know you and my dad had a history together! Besides, I didn't dare approach you carelessly. I figured you probably harbored a lot

a hint of nostalgia crossed her face. Then, she let out a bitter laugh. "Saying I didn't hate him would be a lie.

knowing he left that bitch Tiana, too. That proves I