Chapter 523

Kolby instructed, "Bring the money back for investigation. Send more men out to arrest Chanse."

"Got it, Detective Briant."

After that, Holly and Bryce accompanied Priscilla to the police station to give her statement.

It was two hours later by the time she was done giving her statement. The sky had darkened considerably, so they sent Priscilla back to her place.

After dinner, Holly asked, "What kind of secret are the both of you hiding from me, Mom?"

"I—" Priscilla, who was usually quick with her words, seemed hesitant and unsure of what to say.

Holly grabbed her hands. "I'm not a child anymore. Actually, I could probably figure it out even if you don't tell me. Lucas isn't really my father, is he? A real father would still have some sort of parental love, even if he's got bad character.

"But him? He has none at all, not even a single shred of it."

Priscilla could only admit to it when she could no longer hide it. "You're right. That bastard isn't your biological father."

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