She Walked Away With His Twins While He Begged the Ground She Walked On novel Chapter 544

Jade's face drained of color. That explained it... No wonder her calls and texts to Judith had gone unanswered for days.

Even Miles had started treating Leo with complete indifference. Did Judith figure something out and warn Miles?

"Mom, if Judith knows, what am I supposed to do?"

Teresa quickly moved to comfort her daughter. "Jade, calm down. Didn't you tell Miles that Leo was just the child of your savior? You only adopted him to repay a debt. What are you so afraid of?"

Reminded of her own lie, the light returned to Jade's eyes.

Right! How could she have forgotten her own brilliant cover story?

When she first returned from abroad, she had told Miles she couldn't bear the thought of him marrying another woman. She claimed she had fled the country to lick her wounds, spending her days crying in despair.

She said she was so depressed she had to see a therapist, and then, tragically, she was caught in a horrific accident and nearly died.

By sheer miracle, a former classmate living abroad sacrificed herself to save Jade's life. Jade survived, but her classmate perished in the disaster.

That classmate happened to be a single mother who had just given birth.

Seeing the orphaned infant left behind because of her, Jade was overwhelmed with guilt and decided to adopt Leo.

She claimed she wanted to honor her deceased savior by protecting the child, dedicating the rest of her life to repaying the debt of a life traded for a life.

Miles already felt incredibly guilty toward her. Hearing her recount this tragic, tear-jerker of a past, his remorse had surged like a tidal wave, leaving his heart heavy with obligation.

Sensing the perfect opportunity, she had begged him to act as Leo's father so the boy could grow up happy and healthy in a normal family environment.

Caught up in the overwhelming sorrow of the moment, Miles hadn't thought twice before agreeing to co-parent the boy.

"The biggest problem right now is Judith," Teresa advised. "She clearly suspects something, and you can't keep dodging the issue."

"I found out she's scheduled for a spa day at the Nina International Beauty & Wellness Club tomorrow. We'll go and 'accidentally' bump into her."

...

When Alastair left the Fairview Apartments, he had left behind a bank card for Luna.

Ethan had actually already found a great preschool for the kids, but he had put the plans on hold when he learned she intended to move.

"Mommy, how do you write this word?"

Quinn and Ethan walked over to join the kids. "Daddy, don't you have to get back to work?" Luna asked.

"Mhm. Daddy has a meeting. Once it's over, I'll come back and play with you."

Luna nodded obediently. "Okay!"

Caleb chimed in, "Daddy, Luna and I will keep our voices down so we don't bother you."

Watching the two adorable, well-behaved toddlers, Ethan felt a profound sense of warmth. This apartment, bursting with life, was exactly his ideal vision of a home.

If only Quinn...

Remembering that she only saw him as a friend, a bitter tang coated the back of his throat, and a shadow of melancholy settled in his eyes.