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,"

and blurted, "What do

heard that. "Edmund… Thank you

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

disappeared, and he

done for you, and yet you can't afford to give me a tiny bit of your shares. What a stingy

glass breaking

the stairs with a dazed look in

belongings without first asking permission, and he also revealed his

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 these matters.

broke the silence. "It's not what you think, Cam. Your father

quickly across Edmund's face as he uttered, "That's right, Cam. I was only joking with

were unusually calm, as if he 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 sorry for breaking the glass." Then, he continued, "What do you

heard nothing. The three adults in the room all heaved

a glass cup.

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

tenderly stroked his hair and asked, "Why would we?

replied, "Back at home, Mommy would punish me with the paddle whenever I break anything." His memories of the past came flooding back and

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