Chapter 1268 To Believe or Not to Believe
Norman's expression suddenly shifted, and he vehemently denied, "Of course not!"
Despite being alone with Linda on the phone, Norman's reflex was to shake his head in denial.
"Really? Should I trust you, Dad?" Linda's voice indicated her anxiety as if a deer caught in headlights.
Although Norman felt sorry for his daughter, he knew he couldn't reveal the truth. He spoke with conviction, "Linda, you have to believe me. I'm your biological father and would never lie to you."
Linda's face was twisted with conflicting emotions, but she eventually mustered the courage to speak up.
"I was told by Mrs. Garner that it is true," she said.
Despite his efforts to stay composed, Norman's voice indicated a trace of annoyance in response to his daughter's revelation.
"That's rubbish!" He retorted, looking even more agitated.
After a brief pause, Linda remained tight-lipped, leaving the atmosphere fraught with tension.
Linda took a deep breath and remained silent, her mind racing with questions and doubts.
Norman wanted to explain again, but after thinking about it, he asked Linda, "What happened just now? What else did she say?"
After a brief pause, Linda said, "She reminded me that I'm now one of the Garners and should steer clear of any involvement with the Bennetts."
Norman was taken aback as he held onto the phone in silence. He knew he was burdening his daughter by asking for her help.
"Mrs. Garner wouldn't lie to me, Dad. Tell me. Did you betray us?" Linda inquired.
"Absolutely not," Norman replied promptly; he couldn't admit to it under any circumstances.
Not hearing any response from his daughter, Norman pleaded, "Linda, no matter what happens, you must believe me. I only have you and your mother. There are no other women in my life. I love you both the most."
Linda's heart trembled involuntarily. She didn't know who to believe now.
Molly's honesty was unquestionable, but her biological father assured her otherwise.
Linda tugged at her hair, unable to find the words to express her confusion.
"Don't you believe me, Linda?" His voice was filled with sadness, disappointment, and disbelief.
"I...I believe you," Linda replied hesitantly. Despite this, she still had doubts about her father's claims.
Despite knowing the truth, she was reluctant to accept it, as her father was her biological parent. She wanted to believe his words, even if it meant imagining a different outcome.
"I wish I could help you, Dad, but Mrs. Garner won't let me. She said removing the trending topic would raise suspicion, and all our hard work will be wasted."
With Norman's current status, he lacked the influence and power to remove the trending search. Linda was now caught between a rock and a hard place, uncertain of what to do.
Her main goals were revenge and future prosperity, while the viral Tweet was not her priority.
Norman was at a loss for what to do.
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