Divorced CEO's Forgotten Wife Strikes Back (Riley and Bryce) novel Chapter 355

Chapter 355 She Would Try

“After my divorce, I had a brief relationship with him,” Riley said without avoiding the truth.

“If Sebastian is difficult for you to approach, I will find another way,” Zane replied.

“I will try,” Riley said. “Because Lina saved your life, and I want her to live as well. Although… it may not work. And also…”

She paused, her gaze returning to the gravestone, a mixture of guilt and sorrow tightening in her chest.

Cynthia had insulted their parents so viciously, yet she had to talk to Sebastian for her sake.

It feels like betraying them.

When the two of them left the Martyrs‘ Cemetery and began the drive back to Washington, Zane received a call from the Lincoln family.

His expression shifted the moment he answered.

When he finally ended the call, he looked at Riley.

“Benedict found out that we came to the Martyrs‘ Cemetery. He wants us to meet him as soon as we return to Washington 4

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“Yes. He wants to see you,” Zane said.

Riley pressed her lips together. That was fine. She had intended to meet Benedict sooner or later.

“I’ll go,” she said. “But what about you? In front of Benedict, are you going as Zane… or as Samuel?”

Zane fell silent for a long moment. “Years ago, Benedict’s mother, Josephine, saved me. Without her, I would have died within a month.”

He paused before continuing, “Later on, and I still don’t really get why, Josephine started believing I was her grandson. She thought I was Benedict’s son. Maybe it was because I looked like him when he was younger.”

Riley frowned. “But you aren’t. A single DNA test proves that.”

“Yes. The entire Lincoln family knows I’m not,” Zane said. “But no one dares correct her. Josephine went through severe trauma after her daughter disappeared. As she got older, her mental state became unstable. She always resented the fact that Benedict never married or had children. If anyone told her I wasn’t his son, it would only make things worse.”

“So you became Benedict’s illegitimate son?” Riley asked.

Zane nodded. “I promised Benedict that because the Lincoln 2/5.

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And later, when Lina became seriously ill, he had no choice. He needed the Lincoln family’s resources to keep her alive.

Only now did Riley fully understand why Samuel, despite the DNA report, despite knowing who he really was, insisted on remaining Zane.

By the time they arrived in Washington, night had already fallen.

In the suite’s reception room, Riley finally met Benedict Lincoln in person.

The man who had the reputation of being cold and ruthless looked refined and almost scholarly, although the razor–sharp aura beneath the surface was unmistakable.

“So you are Riley,” Benedict said slowly. “When I learned you took a bullet for Zane in Germany, I had hoped to meet you.”

Riley looked directly at him.

Though he was in his sixties, his features did resemble Zane’s.

If she had never known the truth, she would have believed they

were father and son.

He must have looked even more like Samuel when he was

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brother. For me, that was natural.”

“Your brother?” Benedict narrowed his eyes.

“You and I both know the truth. He is Samuel. He is my brother.”

Benedict’s gaze shifted to Zane. “And you? Do you believe you are Samuel? Or Zane?”

Zane drew in a steady breath. “I am Samuel. I am Dominic Anderson and Bianca Anderson’s son. I am her older brother. Even if I cannot remember my past, that will not change.”

Benedict’s face darkened. “So you intend to reclaim that identity?”

“I will not break my promise,” Zane said. “The Lincoln family saved me and saved Lina. Until Josephine passes, I will be Zane. But only in front of Josephine.”

When Riley had spoken of their parents that night, and when Zane had stood in front of their gravestone, something inside him had shifted permanently.

He could not simply pretend none of that mattered.

His parents had searched for him until the day they died. His

sister had carried their ashes alone. His disappearance had A/5

Been their final regret.

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He let out a short breath. “Do you really think Josephine wouldn’t figure it out? The moment you reclaim that identity, she’ll know–within a month.”

“Then we find another way,” Zane said. “Something that lets her keep believing I’m still Zane.”

Benedict’s fingers brushed over the old pocket watch in his hand. “Ms. Anderson, if you’re willing to accept the Lincoln family’s gratitude, we can offer fifty million as a token of appreciation.”

His gaze sharpened. “But if you refuse…”

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