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,"

raised an eyebrow and blurted, "What do you mean by that? He is my own

"Edmund… Thank you

"I've already raised a son for you. Does

disappeared, and he

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

the sound of glass breaking echoed down from

find the boy standing at the top of the stairs with a dazed look in

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

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, befuddled and

silence. "It's not what you think, Cam.

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

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 mean? A joke? I don't

seems like the boy heard nothing. The three adults in the room

cup. No one

"Thank you, Elsie. You're the best. I

asked, "Why would we? You only broke a

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

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