Megan's face turned pale as she struggled with the revelation. "Whose child is it that the boss cares so much about?" Jewel replied curtly, "That's none of your business. Just bring the child back. No excuses." "Fine, | got it," Megan snapped, her frustration evident. She hadn't even found her missing child. How was she expected to deal with someone else's? Megan took refuge with the Alcott family to escape Jewel's relentless nagging.
When Callie heard the child wasn't Megan's and that Megan's child had been kidnapped, she was horrified.
"Why didn't you tellsomething this important earlier ?" "lI was worried it was a girl and dared not tell you," Megan admitted through tears.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"A girl is still better than being caught red-handed cheating," Callie chided. "You're so foolish." Determined to clear things up, Callie decided to take Megan to the Stirling Mansion to speak with Jessica. They couldn't wait to be kicked out on the street.
After arriving at the Stirling Mansion, the butler led them into the reception room.
Stirling Mansion had a reception room, where visitors were for security checks and to wait for permission before being allowed further into the house.
Jessica arrived, making an exception to meet with Megan for the first time.
Callie wasted no time. "Jessica, Megan is innocent. The child isn't hers. Someone has taken the child of her and Leopold." "Who took the child?" Jessica inquired.
"Megan doesn't know. We haven't found the child yet," Callie explained.
Jessica snorted, "Do you really expectto believe that? I've arranged the hospital for her, but she chose to give birth at our rival's place. Working both sides! She's probably had an affair and couldn't give birth in the hospital out of guilt, opting instead for a secretive delivery." Megan's face turned red in shand guilt.
"It was Leopold's idea to send the child abroad. | ran because | was scared." "The Stirling family has no place for a deceitful woman," Jessica declared. "As a member of the Stirling family, you should comply with the head's orders. That's the rule. If you can't, leave." Callie quickly interjected, pleading for her daughter. "Jessica, Megan realized her mistake. The most important thing now is to find her child with Leopold. The child is in the hands of kidnappers, in danger at every moment." Jessica casually sipped her coffee.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Where did this child cfrom?" Megan stammered, "I... | don't know. My assistant brought the baby from outside. Could you please givethe child so | can return him to his parents? If they find out, they'll cause a scene. Maybe they'll even get the police involved. That would tarnish the Stirling family's reputation." Jessica regarded her coldly with mockery in her eyes.
"It seems you truly don't know anything. Sold out and still counting money for others." Confused, Megan asked, "Don't know what?" "This child may not be related to you, but he is related to the Stirling family. The DNA test shows a familial connection," Jessica enunciated each word with clarity and force.
A sharp pang shot through Megan's heart, leaving her in utter shock. "That's impossible!" Jessica's scornful laugh echoed in the room. "You're naive and foolish, being played like a puppet without realizing it. What makes you think you deserve to be part of the Stirling family?" Megan felt like a deflated balloon, losing all her strength as she slumped to the floor with a thud.
Callie was struck dumb, completely stunned.
"Megan, what on earth is going on?" Megan remained silent, at a loss for words.
Jessica added, "Letlay it out for you, Callie. Your daughter made a deal with the Stirling family's enemies. They helped her marry Leopold to place her as a pawn by his side. When she got pregnant, they prepared for the birth of two children. They planned to swap their child with hers, ensuring their offspring would inherit the Stirling fortune."