Wed to the Billionaire Brother of My Spouse by Doris

Chapter 517 What was Going on?

Evelina was at her wit's end. Evan had been hospitalized three times recently for self- harm, each time when no one was watching.

No one had the energy to watch him 24/7.

Jasmine was stunned, shocked, and then fell silent.

She knew her godmother had no other choice but to call.

"I'll come over after work tomorrow," Jasmine agreed.

It was time to settle things with Evan, even though the outcome was already clear.

Cordelia looked at Richard and sighed in the study. "I heard Sophia's been bothering you."

Richard was nervous. He knew about the rivalry between Sophia and Cordelia and the trouble Sophia had caused the Cunningham family. He had always been scared and anxious, with low self-esteem.

He feared he might be Sophia's son and that Cordelia would resent him for it.

He cherished the warmth and sense of family he had found.

"Godmother, let me explain. I—" Richard stammered, unsure how to explain.

He couldn't explain it. Blood ties were something you couldn't put into words.

He'd heard that immorality was heritable.

With a mother like Sophia, he feared he wouldn't be a good person either.

Richard always had low self-esteem, whether facing Betty or Cordelia.

"Richard, you can't choose your birth, but you can choose your life," Cordelia said, sensing Richard's emotions. He reminded her so much of Justin.

When Justin first came to the Cunningham family, he was also cautious, making people feel sorry for him.

again, "No matter whose son you are, no matter who your parents are, you are yourself. Your name is Richard. Your adoptive father passed away when you were very young. Your adoptive mother didn't take responsibility for raising you and made you

Cordelia spoke, her voice became hoarse. Richard

she wasn't the Wilson family's daughter, but Richard's suffering started

by Sophia right after he was born. May wasn't a good person either, promiscuous and irresponsible. They never fulfilled their duty to

until now

and May. As an adult, he helped Jasmine support Justin. Before meeting Betty, he had never lived for

but he was truly sorry. "I'm sorry for all the bad things

You should trust me and yourself. Will you acknowledge Sophia as your

his head in panic. "No, I've lived alone until now and don't need her now. I trust

don't trust me," Cordelia sighed. "I really like you

lowered his head,

finally found a place he could call home and

tell you might be hard to accept,

This made Richard nervous.

know why she gave birth to you and then abandoned you, but her sudden return to find you might be related

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his back tensing.

Arnold and Guadalupe.

with Arnold. It was an arranged marriage. Although they didn't get a marriage certificate, they did have a wedding,"

What did this have to do

forced to leave his home because of Sophia and her lover until he was found by the Sanders

Richard, feeling even more heartbroken. How could Richard have been born

I'm Frank's son?" Richard scratched his

"I suspect you are Arnold's

was shocked.

Sophia wouldn't have easily given me to someone else to raise," Richard shook

He didn't believe it.

of hair to Arnold for a paternity test. She intentionally concealed the identity of the hair's owner and where Arnold's son is. I'm just

relief. "Then it definitely isn't