Chapter 74

As Austin regained his composure, a knot formed in his throat. The revelation of a child between Sophie and Cedric added another layer of complexity to the situation.

Jeff shot Austin a surprised glance, his expression momentarily clouded with doubt. Even after Austin had left, the question lingered. 'Could this child possibly be…'

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Cedric's steps were heavy as he approached his car, his features contorted in a mixture of anger and determination. He pounded his fist against the car window, the dull thud barely registering as pain.

Before he could retract his hand, he felt a forceful grip on his shoulder, spinning him around to face a furious Austin, who delivered a swift punch to Cedric's jaw.

Austin, who had unexpectedly charged over, had lost his usual composure. His eyes were filled with a soldier's killing intent.

"Cedric, you're a real bastard!" he spat, launching another blow, met with Cedric's swift counterattack.

As blood trickled from Austin's lip, Cedric's lips curled