Chapter 0190

~SIERRA~

With his facial expression, I could tell he was still surprised, but I could also see the guilt in his eyes. He opened his mouth but ended up mumbling words that didn't make sense. “They've been suspicious of your similarities with Nathan; I'm sure they will be so happy to know that you're their father,” I said, trying to make it seem less awkward. Damian didn't respond with words but a nod. I was about to add more when suddenly the detective joined us and asked if I could speak to him privately. Of course, I decided to go with him without second thoughts; it might be about Carl.

“I'm sorry for interrupting,” he apologized as we reached his office, but I shook my head to show that it was okay and then asked about Carl. If the chief changed his mind, I knew it was risky, but I was willing to take the risk. His text said he was coming here for me, but I didn't trust it. I also didn't want him to come here because my children were here, and again, I didn't want them to get invol