Chapter 97

"Come on in," Sinead beckoned Eden into the mansion as if they were genuine mother and daughter, completely forgetting her real son was right behind Eden.

Alain was left speechless.

In the living room, another man awaited. Eden greeted him politely, "Hello, Mr. Ward."

The man was Geoffrey Ward, Alain's father, whom Eden had read about in her previous research.

Geoffrey nodded warmly and smiled. "Have a seat. Make yourself at home."

Eden nodded and settled onto the sofa.

Sinead returned to the kitchen to finish preparing dinner while Geoffrey set aside his newspaper, eyeing Alain with surprise. Despite Sinead's updates about Eden caring for their son, seeing it firsthand reassured him.

Geoffrey turned his attention back to Eden, asking conversationally, "I hear you're studying at Riverside Senior High now. How are you finding it? Stressful?"

"It's manageable," Eden replied calmly, maintaining her courtesy.

Geoffrey nodded approvingly and poured a glass of water for Eden. "I've