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."

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

hearing this, he raised an eyebrow and blurted, "What do

that. "Edmund… Thank you so much for shouldering

Does that mean you must give me some of your

and he refused,

clicked his tongue and stated, "You are so ungrateful. Look at what I've done for you, and yet you

sound of glass

top of the stairs with a dazed look in his eyes that seemed to

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. In

me. This explains why Uncle Callum would sneak over so often. Although he was still a young boy, he had a sharp mind regarding these matters. Is it because my mommy loved someone else and Uncle Callum did not want me? Is it because I am a nobody who is disliked by everyone? Despite his realizations, all he could do was stand there,

"It's not what you

of being exposed as a liar spread quickly across Edmund's face as he uttered, "That's right, Cam. I

rather than a child. There was a trace of fear in his innocent, young voice when he said, "I'm sorry for breaking the glass." Then, he continued, "What do you mean? A joke? I don't get

boy heard nothing. The three adults in

a deep breath and reassured him, "It's fine, Cam. It's only a glass cup. No one will blame you for it.

into her. "Thank you, Elsie.

and asked, "Why would we? You only

paddle whenever I break anything." His memories of the past came flooding back and recalling the agonizing pain caused by the paddle made him shiver in

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