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."

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

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

similarly ecstatic when he heard that. "Edmund… Thank

Does that mean you must give me some of

instantly disappeared, and he refused,

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

the sound of glass

boy standing at the top of the stairs with a dazed look in his eyes that seemed to radiate an air of

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. In addition, the boy realized that his

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. 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

silence. "It's not what you think,

a liar spread quickly across Edmund's face as he uttered, "That's

was a trace of fear in his innocent, young voice when

like the boy heard nothing. The three

It's only a glass cup. No one will blame you for it. Be careful not to

grinned and dashed into her embrace before snuggling into her. "Thank you, Elsie. You're

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

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

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