Chapter 255

Carissa anticipated such a misunderstanding. While she had previously said she understood, in reality, she didn't fully comprehend.

It was just like when she had rushed to Eldoria upon receiving Rafael's letter. Despite her efforts to temper her hopes, she couldn't help but go and see for herself.

So, hearing Anthony's words now, her temper flared. She turned, threw back the curtain, and lifted Ryan up. The two stood before Anthony.

With a cold voice, Carissa said, "At least take a good look. Throughout the journey, Ryan wrote messages in my hand, worried that you might reject him. I reassured him that you wouldn't."

Anthony was reluctant, but he instinctively glanced at the child she was holding.

In that one glance, he realized just how wrong he had been.

In that brief moment, his heart almost stopped.

The resemblance was undeniable.

Although Ryan was now gaunt and not as chubby and adorable as before, the similarity was unmistakable.

Anthony's lips trembled, and his eyes q