Chapter 661

The man continued, "I know it's very wrong for a married man to accompany another woman to adopt a child, so I didn't know how to tell you. But I couldn't refuse Anya's request either because she saved my life years ago by sacrificing herself and was poisoned, resulting in irreversible damage to her body. She can never conceive again. So I've always felt deeply indebted to her and tolerated some of her inappropriate behaviors."

Corinne relaxed and lowered her gaze, listening to him speak.

"You asked me before what Anya lost because of me. I didn't say it because I promised the Riveras that I wouldn't disclose the fact that their Miss Anya can't conceive and couldn't tell anyone. But I was wrong. You're not just anyone; I should have been honest with you and told you all this earlier."

A strange sense of bitterness filled Corinne's heart. She was even a little unaccustomed to seeing this cold and dominant man speaking so humbly in front of her.

Jeremy held her tighter as if he was s