"H-He knows.""What did he say?" Tally's heart was in her mouth when she heard that Chris knew that Krista was Kathryn's mother.It was such a nightmare.She truly wished that Krista wouldn't ruin Kathryn's life. It hadn't been easy for Kathryn to finally settle down.Even though she knew that Krista had a lot of properties, Tally wasn't interested in that. She was certain that Kathryn shouldn't give up on her position as the young mistress of the Albert family and accept her despicable mother instead."He found out about it before I gave birth to the baby," Kathryn said.Tally was relieved when Kathryn told her that Chris had known it before she had given birth to the baby. After all, Chris had been quite nice to Kathryn during the period, which meant that he hadn't involved Kathryn in his dispute with Krista at all."Forget about it, then. Forget about that woman as well."Tally thought that Kathryn didn't have to worry about anything as long as her husband and baby were st
Tally couldn't figure out whether Kathryn was the Winchesters' daughter or Krista's daughter.She wondered if it was possible that Krista was related to the Winchesters. She couldn't figure out any other reason why both DNA tests had shown the same results."In any case, it's a very complicated matter," Victor said.It was so complicated that Tally had a headache just thinking about it."Does my Kat know about the matter regarding the Winchesters, then?" Tally asked.Victor gave Tally a meaningful glance when he heard how Tally had referred to Kathryn. He obviously looked troubled by it.What did Tally mean by "my Kat"? Kathryn was Chris' wife, after all.Victor noticed that Tally hadn't learned her lesson yet. It seemed that she wasn't really affected by what Chris had done to her before. He coughed and said, "I think I have to remind you of a very serious issue.""What issue?""'Your Kat' is now Mrs. Albert. The consequences will be very serious if Chris gets jealous."Ta
Only one thought came to Susan's mind. "I'm screwed!"The words "evaluation center" kept ringing in her head.Her father knew about it. Her brother, Benjamin, knew about it too. Susan wondered whether this was why Benjamin's attitude toward her had changed.Maybe he had long known that she had tampered with the sample he had brought home.Susan's lips were pale. She looked at Arthur sadly. "Why are you asking my driver to come, Dad? To confront me? If you have anything to say, say it to my face! I won't lie to you. I'm upset at your distrust toward me.""Will you tell me the truth if I ask you?""When have I ever lied to you?" The pain was evident on Susan's face. She played the part of the victim.Arthur felt terrible as he looked at how pitiful she was. She was the apple of his eye—his obedient and docile daughter.He hoped nothing Benjamin had said was true!However, he had to clear things up.Carrying the identity of an adoptive daughter was often a sensitive topic. His r
As Susan and her driver exchanged glances, Susan's heart was about to leap out of her chest. "You can't trust what he says, Benjamin, Dad.""Explain yourself!" Benjamin scolded the driver coldly."Mrs. Winchester Senior and Ms. Winchester came looking for me," the driver said.Benjamin and Arthur were rendered speechless.The driver had explicitly mentioned that Emma and Susan had gone looking for him. Benjamin and Arthur exchanged glances. Arthur felt his heart palpitating wildly. He thought about the possibility of Susan using the people around Emma to involve Emma in this.Yet, both Susan and Emma had gone to this driver. It meant that both of them had had a hand in this.Benjamin and Arthur could understand why Susan didn't want them to find the real Winchester daughter.But they were perplexed by Emma's intentions."Dad!"Arthur frailly grabbed onto the table. At that moment, Susan instinctively wanted to head toward him.Yet Arthur beckoned her away. "Don't come nea
Before he could explain himself, Emma continued harshly, "You've spent years looking for this daughter like she was a treasure. She is nothing but a bastard child. We don't even know who her mother is.""Enough!"Arthur was utterly triggered by what Emma said. He looked at Emma ferociously. "She's already dead. Can't you let her rest in peace?""She's dead? She deserved it. Death doesn't erase the sins she had committed.""I've said it before. That child is mine. She is innocent!" Arthur had never been so stubborn before. His behavior now showed the pain he had been burdened with for many years.Every time he thought about it, pain, self-blame, and guilt consumed him.Benjamin felt uneasy all over. He looked at Arthur, then glanced at Emma. Something in the depths of his heart completely shattered.Arthur spoke up before Emma could say anything else. "If you're sure that the child isn't mine, why did you switch the samples?"Upon hearing that, Benjamin looked at Emma. His eyes
When Benjamin had found out the samples had been tampered with, he had immediately thought of Susan. He might not have seen how overjoyed Emma was. Yet he didn't believe Emma would tamper with the samples.It was her actual granddaughter, for crying out loud!However, Benjamin couldn't believe the words that had come out of Emma's mouth tonight. …Benjamin arrived at Island Bay an hour later. Evelyn was a great cook and had prepared supper. Benjamin could smell the aroma of the delicious food the moment he walked in.However, it was a shame that he had lost his appetite.When Evelyn saw him, she got up elegantly and addressed him gently, "Benjamin."Evelyn was someone Travis had gotten through "special" means.Benjamin had assumed she was promiscuous and of low standards. Yet, she was nothing like that. She had a gentle face. Her eyes were calm, without a hint of lust. From one glance, Benjamin understood why Travis had married her.She had something he wanted."I though
Travis lowered his head when he heard that. A cold glint flickered in his eyes.Benjamin continued, "Also, Grandma and Mom …"Benjamin's breath became uneven as he thought about everything Emma had said earlier.He had thought that his family lived in harmony and bliss. Now, it seemed like he knew nothing at all.As he mentioned Emma and his mother, the glint in Travis' eyes grew colder."You knew everything all along, didn't you, Travis?" Benjamin asked anxiously when he saw how silent Travis was. Even if Travis didn't respond, he knew that Travis was aware of everything.Otherwise, it wouldn't explain why he hadn't returned home since their mother's passing.He was too devastated."I suspect that Grandma had a hand in our mother's and sister's misfortune back then.""You're right."Travis' response left Benjamin so shocked that he had no words. His breathing staggered.He looked at Travis in disbelief. "You …""Don't you believe me?"Benjamin couldn't believe his ears.
Travis put his wine glass down. Then, he looked at Benjamin. "Are you sure you want to know?""Why are you asking me that? Do I not have the right to know?""Then, do you know what it all means?" Travis' tone turned sharper.Words failed Benjamin. He had no clue what it all meant.The incident with Emma had happened too suddenly. His mind was in a mess.He couldn't believe Emma had something to do with his mother's death and his sister's disappearance.Yet Travis nodded. At that moment, he had no choice but to believe it. Travis looked at Benjamin. An inexplicably deep yet hesitant look rested in his eyes."Travis!" Benjamin urged him again.Travis filled his glass with wine and finished it again.Benjamin felt suffocated as he looked at Travis. "Tell me. Who is Susan?""She's Arthur's illegitimate daughter."Benjamin was gobsmacked. The air in the room became incredibly still.He looked at Travis blankly. The sound of them breathing was the only sound in the room. "No.