Chapter 2449

Meeting Joshua's cold gaze, it was as though his deep, dark eyes were about to see through every thought Yannie had in mind. His question was so sharp that Yannie was at a loss for words.

Yannie bit her lip and lowered her head to look at her feet, reluctant to say anything.

In truth, she was a coward, and she was afraid of Joshua's merciless gaze. That was why she did not dare to raise her hand and make eye contact with Joshua. She was scared that she would accidentally spill to Joshua that she had, once upon a time, carried and birthed Thomas' baby.

The stillborn was a secret, and none but Father Samuel and the obstetrician knew about it. She did not know if anyone else knew about the baby's existence. Regardless, she did not want people to feel pity for her or laugh at her like she was a hot topic for their afternoon tea session.

There was a reason that led to the way Yannie thought; she had read gossip related to Thomas before.

It was a gossip where the woman said sadly that s