Chapter 184

Shock rippled through me, like a cold wave crashing over my senses. How did she know about Adele? I had kept her existence a closely guarded secret, known only to a select few. Nathan, David, Addison, and Cameron were the only ones privy to that information. My heart pounded in my chest, fear and suspicion intertwining.

"Why do you care about Adele?" I asked, my voice barely concealing the tremor of unease.

She shrugged nonchalantly, but her eyes betrayed a sinister intent. "Oh, just curious. After all, family is family, isn't it?"

The implications of her words sent shivers down my spine. Was she aware of the connection between Adele and me? How much did she truly know? Questions swirled in my mind, each one adding to the mounting tension within me.

Summoning my strength, I met her gaze with defiance. "You have no right to ask about Adele," I said, my voice steady despite the tumultuous emotions swirling within me. "She is my daughter, and she has nothing to do with you or your twiste