Chapter 248

The winter days were short, and darkness had enveloped everything when evening rolled around at about six. I arrived at the coffee shop before 6:30. But Allen was already there.

I walked over to him, cutting straight to the chase. “What was all that about at the hospital today?”

Allen lifted his chin slightly. “Take a seat.”

“You asked me to come, so here I am. Let’s not beat around the bush.” I sat down as he suggested.

The previous customer must have bathed in perfume because when I took my seat, the scent was overwhelming, making me scrunch my nose.

Allen began speaking, diverting my attention. “You can’t seriously believe you’re not your parents‘ biological child, right?”

doubted if it were just a slip of the tongue said in anger. Besides, he wouldn’t have insisted on meeting up

nonchalantly shook his leg. “Just a spur–of–the–moment

so?” I eyed him

waiter brought

of the cups toward me,

Growing up, he’d rant for ages if I took

Was there no hidden meaning behind your words?” I

there’s nothing more to it. What, did you think

next second. When I woke up, I

her arms crossed,

looked around. It seemed to be a hotel room. Immediately on guard,

and Margaret on the

Since

you think?” Margaret’s cold laugh was with malice, “Jane, did you ever imagine you’d end up in my hands after

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