Chapter 413

Adrian looked out the window sadly, looking melancholic. "I would rather have my family's compassion than my lover's affection."

Caroline blinked in confusion. "Does your family … not treat you well?"

Adrian had tried to gain Caroline's sympathy by selling his sob story, but he was briefly stunned by her words.

"I … I'm the Sorkin's illegitimate child. Why would they treat me well?"

He looked at Caroline strangely. "Don't you know that?"

Caroline blinked, and it finally dawned on her. She had wondered why the Sorkins had introduced Adrian to the daughter of the Hackett family.

After all, for them to make a smart match, they would definitely match him with the ladies from the other big four families. But it turned out that Adrian was an illegitimate child.

Adrian couldn't help but frown at Caroline's surprised expression. "Everyone made a big fuss when I was brought home. Didn't you know?"

It was understandable that Caroline hadn't recognized him at first. After all, they had