Chapter 32

Beneath

He was truly right. “If he looks like my dad, then he should look like me, or is there something Mum was hiding from me?” I thought to myself. As frustration built, I narrowed my eyes at my mum.

“Mum, do I really look like Father?” I asked, my gaze fixed on her. She seemed a little uncomfortable with my question and turned her gaze to Derick.

“Derick, take your chips upstairs,” she said, and with that, he left, leaving the three of us alone.

“Son, why ask such questions?” she said, her gaze fixed on mine and a frown creasing her forehead.

“Don't you have his pictures? You can confirm your doubts with them,” she replied, raising my brows.

I felt a little uneasy. “Sorry, Mum,” I apologized, but my mind was still clouded with uncertainty. “But if Derick truly looks like Dad, then he should also resemble me,” I said, prompting an immediate gasp from Lily, who almost choked.

“Darling, are you alright?” I leaned towards her. She nodded, picking up the glass of water and gulping it d