Hiding Behind Her Superficiality novel Chapter 668

Chapter 668 Finding Out the Truth
After hearing what Edmund had said, Elspeth blinked her eyes and said nothing. As
the air grew awkward and tense, she decided to change the topic. “Why don’t we
head downstairs?”
Edmund nodded in response. “Okay. Let’s go.”
Meanwhile, Callum’s face turned ugly when he noticed the two descended the stairs.
“Have you been waiting for long, Cal?” she asked.
After hearing this, he took a deep breath, and a dark cloud formed in his eyes. “Not
really. Since you are pregnant, I was only concerned that you might be exhausted or
unwell.”
He seems to have brought up the subject of my pregnancy on purpose. Naturally,
Elspeth could see what the man was up to, but his jealousy reminded her that she
could only go along with his act. “I’m fine. I only went upstairs for a little stroll. That
won’t tire me.”
When Edmund heard about this, he looked shocked and exclaimed, “Pregnant?”
“Yes, but I’m not that far along. It’s only two months.” While saying this, she stroked
her belly subconsciously as a maternal glow shone on her face.
“That’s great news.”
“Yes, it is. What about you? When are you going to get married?” Callum had prodded
at the subject on purpose to observe Edmund’s reaction.
Nonetheless, Edmund shrugged and replied, “I don’t plan on marrying anytime soon.
Since I have Cam to look after, I can’t just marry anyone. If the person I marry is
ultimately not a good fit for him, it will be bad for him.”
“It looks like you truly love him. You treat him like your own son now,” Elspeth chimed
in.
After hearing this, he raised an eyebrow and blurted, “What do you mean by that? He
is my own son.”
Meanwhile, Callum was similarly ecstatic when he heard that. “Edmund… Thank you
so much for shouldering the burden for me.”
Then, Edmund huffed, “I’ve already raised a son for you. Does that mean you must
give me some of your company shares?”
Callum’s grin instantly disappeared, and he refused, “No way.”
However, Edmund clicked his tongue and stated, “You are so ungrateful. Look at what
I’ve done for you, and yet you can’t afford to give me a tiny bit of your shares. What a
stingy man.”
Suddenly, the sound of glass breaking echoed down from upstairs.
The three adults simultaneously turned around to find the boy standing at the top of
the stairs with a dazed look in his eyes that seemed to radiate an air of disbelief.
Earlier, Cameron had dragged himself out of his room to apologize to Edmund. After
all, he knew it was wrong for him to give away one of his father’s personal belongings
without first asking permission, and he also revealed his secret. In addition, the boy
realized that his behavior had crossed the line. However, he had not expected to
leave his room and overhear such a huge secret.
I am not Daddy’s son, but Uncle Callum’s. So, I am Uncle Callum’s biological son. No
wonder I do not feel any sort of father-son bond with Daddy. Also, it’s no surprise that
Elsie would have a strange expression whenever she looked at me. This explains why
Uncle Callum would sneak over so often. Although he was still a young boy, he had a
sharp mind regarding these matters. Is it because my mommy loved someone else
and Uncle Callum did not want me? Is it because I am a nobody who is disliked by
everyone? Despite his realizations, all he could do was stand there, befuddled and
lost.
Then, Elspeth broke the silence. “It’s not what you think, Cam. Your father was just
joking—”
The fear of being exposed as a liar spread quickly across Edmund’s face as he
uttered, “That’s right, Cam. I was only joking with my brother.”
In the meantime, Cameron’s eyes were unusually calm, as if he were a mini version of
an adult rather than a child. There was a trace of fear in his innocent, young voice
when he said, “I’m sorry for breaking the glass.” Then, he continued, “What do you
mean? A joke? I don’t get it.” While saying this, he tilted his head to the side curiously.
It seems like the boy heard nothing. The three adults in the room all heaved sighs of
relief.
After hearing this, Elspeth took a deep breath and reassured him, “It’s fine, Cam. It’s
only a glass cup. No one will blame you for it. Be careful not to touch the glass. I’ll
clean it up later.”
Cameron grinned and dashed into her embrace before snuggling into her. “Thank you,
Elsie. You’re the best. I thought you would scold me for it.”
She tenderly stroked his hair and asked, “Why would we? You only broke a glass.”
The boy’s voice was soft as he replied, “Back at home, Mommy would punish me with
the paddle whenever I break anything.” His memories of the past came flooding back
and recalling the agonizing pain caused by the paddle made him shiver in fear.
On the other hand, Elspeth felt distressed when she heard that. “It’s okay, Cam. No
one will punish you for that here.”
When Cameron heard that, tears welled up in his eyes. “Thank you.” After saying this,
he buried his face in her embrace, swearing that he would not tell them he had heard
the truth. He had been observing their reactions just now and had realized that if the
adults knew he knew the truth, then things would get immeasurably worse. Also, he
did not want someone as kind as Elspeth to be upset.
“Oh, I hear that you’ll be bringing Cam abroad?” Callum tried to change the subject
subtly.
“Yes. Future plans may include a greater emphasis on international expansion. I’ll be
worried if the boy is alone here, so I’d like to bring him with me,” Edmund answered.
After hearing this, Cameron was beside himself with joy. “Daddy promised me he
would take me to see the kangaroos!” There was an eager look on his face as he
continued, “I have never been out of the country before. How I wish to see other
countries.” His face then fell into a disappointed pout. “It’s a pity that Elsie isn’t going
with me. I want to go on holiday with her.”
However, Edmund laughed and stated, “She is pregnant with a baby, so she can’t go
on holiday with you just yet.”
Cameron’s eyes went wide upon hearing this. “A baby?” After saying this, he leaned
close to Elspeth’s belly and curiously gave the tiny bump on her belly a gentle poke.
However, he was so afraid that he might have poked too hard or scared the baby, so
he immediately withdrew his finger after poking the bump. “Does that mean I’m going
to have a little brother or sister soon?” he asked.
She nodded and replied, “That’s right. In a few months, you’ll have a little sibling.”
Nevertheless, his joy swiftly disappeared, and he said, “However, I could be abroad
by then. I’m not sure when we’ll be returning.”
After hearing this, Elspeth grinned and tapped the tip of his nose. “Don’t worry. We’ll
video call you then so that you can see the baby.”
“That’s great!” Cameron grinned before blurting out, “Would the baby look like me?”
On the other hand, the question he asked detonated like a bomb, and the soft
expressions on the three adults’ faces vanished instantly.