Reborn with Nothing but My Farm and Vengeance in the Apocalypse novel Chapter 70

Chapter 70: Chapter 70: Wu Peiyi

Zane Simmons got a call first thing in the morning. His mother, Paige Walsh, was coming over, and he panicked, frantically ordering the housekeeper to tidy up the villa.

Paige Walsh was in her early forties, yet her well-maintained face was completely free of wrinkles. Her long, black hair was gently swept up and secured with a jade hairpin, and she sat calmly on the sofa, exuding an air of refined elegance.

Paige Walsh was the heiress of a wealthy family. The Walsh Family had started in pharmaceuticals before opening a chain of private hospitals at home and abroad. Her marriage to Zane Simmons’s father had been an alliance between two powerful families.

Zane Simmons’s father was a notorious playboy who kept a string of mistresses both before and after their wedding. Paige Walsh, completely devoted to her research and career, couldn’t be bothered with Mr. Simmons’s affairs.

After giving birth to Zane Simmons, the two began living separately. They only put on a front for the media, while in reality, they led entirely separate lives.

Paige Walsh dedicated herself to scientific research and successfully commercialized her findings, carving out her own empire in the business world through her own abilities.

Zane Simmons served his mother tea with a wide grin. "I added a bit of honey," he said attentively. "It’s very refreshing. Please, have a taste."

Paige Walsh looked at Zane Simmons and sighed inwardly. ’Over the years, I’ve mentored countless students who have gone on to achieve great things in the field of medicine, yet I’ve failed to properly guide my own son.’

She took a slow, deliberate sip of her tea, her gaze shifting to Joanne White, who stood to the side, her pregnant belly prominent.

Joanne White stood nearby, scarcely daring to breathe. She felt as if this woman could see right through her with a single glance. Overcome with nervousness, she lowered her head. ’I have to be on my highest guard.’

Paige Walsh didn’t make things difficult for Joanne White. She simply asked about her due date and whether all the preparations for the birth were in order.

Paige Walsh’s voice was gentle and calm, yet Joanne White broke out in a cold sweat, answering each question in a hushed tone.

Paige Walsh said nothing more. After her questions were answered, she dismissed Joanne White to get some rest.

With only Paige Walsh and Zane Simmons left in the living room, Paige shot her son a sharp look and chided, "You’ve been getting more and more out of hand lately. Just look at the ridiculous mess you’ve made!"

Zane Simmons lowered his head and smiled sheepishly, not daring to say a word.

Paige Walsh frowned again. "Now that you’ve gone and produced an illegitimate child, who will dare to marry you?"

Zane Simmons rubbed his nose and replied quietly, "I told her beforehand. She could have the baby, but it would have to be sent abroad after being weaned. She agreed to that."

Zane Simmons stole a glance at Paige Walsh’s expression before adding in a low voice, "Besides, I’m not planning on getting married anyway. I know what I am; I’m not going to ruin some girl from a good family."

Paige Walsh’s frown deepened. "And you have the nerve to say that? What’s been going on between you and the Lancaster family’s real daughter?"

"A few days ago, Robert Lancaster’s wife, Elaine Hughes, came to see me personally to ask about you and her real daughter. Be honest with me, have you been pestering her?"

Paige Walsh had heard the rumors about the Lancaster family’s real and fake heiresses, but she hadn’t paid them much mind. But then, a few days ago, Elaine Hughes had come to her, saying she’d seen her own daughter at Zane Simmons’s villa and asking if Paige knew about their relationship.

Paige Walsh was baffled at first, then astonished once the implication sank in.

Even if the Lancaster’s real daughter hadn’t returned to the family, she was still a Lancaster. Paige feared Zane might not know his place and would get involved with someone he shouldn’t. So she had immediately pushed aside her work to come and question her son about the situation.

"Who said that?!" Zane Simmons nearly leaped off the sofa. "Don’t listen to Mrs. Lancaster’s nonsense. I think the heat’s gotten to her head."

"Mom, the Lancasters are a bunch of freaks. They mixed up their own daughter at birth, which is tragic enough for the one who got left behind, but now they’re trying to pass her off as an illegitimate child? Is that something a normal person would do? They’re such a messed-up family. Why are you even bothering with them?"

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