Chapter 668 Finding Out the Truth

After hearing what Edmund had said, Elspeth blinked her eyes and said nothing. As the air grew awkward and tense, she decided to change the topic. "Why don't we head downstairs?"

Edmund nodded in response. "Okay. Let's go."

Meanwhile, Callum's face turned ugly when he noticed the two descended the stairs.

"Have you been waiting for long, Cal?" she asked.

After hearing this, he took a deep breath, and a dark cloud formed in his eyes. "Not really. Since you are pregnant, I was only concerned that you might be exhausted or unwell."

He seems to have brought up the subject of my pregnancy on purpose. Naturally, Elspeth could see what the man was up to, but his jealousy reminded her that she could only go along with his act. "I'm fine. I only went upstairs for a little stroll. That won't tire me."

When Edmund heard about this, he looked shocked and exclaimed, "Pregnant?"

"Yes, but I'm not that far along. It's only two months." While saying this, she stroked her belly subconsciously as a maternal glow shone on her face.

"That's great news."

"Yes, it is. What about you? When are you going to get married?" Callum had prodded at the subject on purpose to observe Edmund's reaction.

Nonetheless, Edmund shrugged and replied, "I don't plan on marrying anytime soon. Since I have Cam to look after, I can't just marry anyone. If the person I marry is ultimately not a good fit for him, it will be bad for him."

you truly love him. You treat him like your own son now," Elspeth chimed

and blurted, "What do you mean by that?

was similarly ecstatic when he heard that. "Edmund… Thank you

huffed, "I've already raised a son for you. Does that mean you must give me some

grin instantly disappeared, and he

are so ungrateful. Look at what I've done for you, and yet you can't afford to give

the sound of glass breaking echoed down from

find the boy standing at the top of the stairs with

of his room to apologize to Edmund. After all, he knew it was wrong for him to give away one of his father's personal belongings without first asking permission, and he also revealed his secret.

strange expression whenever she looked at me. This explains why Uncle Callum would sneak over so often. Although he was still a young boy, he had a sharp mind regarding

what you think, Cam.

across Edmund's face as he uttered, "That's right, Cam. I

were a mini version of an adult rather than a child. There was a trace of fear in his innocent, young voice when he said, "I'm

The three adults in the room

Elspeth took a deep breath and reassured him, "It's fine, Cam. It's only a glass cup. No one will blame you for it. Be careful not to touch the glass. I'll clean it

her embrace before snuggling into her. "Thank you, Elsie. You're the best. I thought you would scold me

stroked his hair and asked, "Why would we? You only broke

boy's voice was soft as he replied, "Back at home, Mommy would punish me with the paddle whenever I break anything." His memories of the past came flooding back and recalling the agonizing pain caused by the paddle made

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