The Lies Behind Her Marriage novel Chapter 74

Chapter 74: Meeting Blanca Again

Meeting Bianca Again.

Serena was still absorbing everything.

He and Vanessa never had a relationship? So, everything he did in the past was to intentionally push me away?

Her mind was racing again.

Why did she even bother to entertain his reasons? What for?

Then another shocking revelation surfaced. Victor’s drunken confession? His daughter knew about his stolen patents?

Her attention sharpened.

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Serena’s eyes narrowed. Alice might very well be onto something. What if Alice was right? Could Vanessa be Victor Kline’s real daughter? But if so, why give his daughter to the Holts? 1

But it does explain why they wanted Alice gone, Serena mused. Because she and Alice were trying to run a paternity test against

Victor.

“Have you ever considered that his confession could have meant something else?” Serena asked.

“Something else?” Nathaniel echoed, his brows knitting together

At some point, Serena understood Nathaniel. Victor Kline had buried the truth beneath so many lies that even his confession offered no clear answers.

“I” Serena hesitated. ‘Should I tell him?’

Before she could say another word, her phone rang.

Although they were mid-flight, the jet’s Wi-Fi was active, allowing her mobile apps to work. Silas was calling.

“Silas,” Serena answered.

“Serena, there’s a problem,” Silas said. “You know how Bastin tends to be a little too playful?”

Serena frowned. “What is it? Silas, don’t scare me like that.”

“Bastin was running around during the breakfast buffet, and-” Silas took a deep breath. “He threw his dinosaur against a glass partition and didn’t realize it was glass. He ran into it, broke the glass, and cut himself. It’s a deep cut. We’re at the hospital

now.”

“Oh my God.” Serena paled. Her heart began to race. “Silas.”

“I’m sorry, Serena. It was an accident,” Silas said quickly. “The hotel is taking responsibility. We’re at Grand Mercy Hospital. The doctors and nurses have stopped the bleeding. He’s fine.”

He paused, and Serena knew there was more. “But?”

“But the doctors advised a transfusion because he lost a fair amount of blood,” Silas revealed.

“It’s that bad?” Serena asked.

“He’s weak and feeling lightheaded,” Silas replied. “The doctors said it’s not serious, but replacing the lost blood would help.”

Instantly, Serena’s eyes darted to the man seated beside her.

If this were Rexam City, they would already have several bags of Anegative blood cross-matched for Bastin. But her son was in

Velmon.

“But don’t worry,” Silas continued. “The hospital has A-negative available in the blood bank. They’ll do the cross-matching today, and if everything checks out, the transfusion can be done tomorrow morning.”

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Relief washed over her. Serena let out a breath. “The blood should match.”

“It should,” Silas agreed. “So hurry and get here. Mom and Dad are already taking the first flight to Velmon to help us settle things, including Alice’s relocation.”

Nathaniel turned to her. “What happened? You look worried. Cross matching?”

Serena blinked, unsure how to say it. “My son had an accident. He needs a blood transfusion.”

She noticed how Nathaniel’s face drained of color. He swallowed hard. “You… have a son.”

“He’s Ali’s twin,” Serena answered. “As soon as we land, I need to go to the hospital.”

Nathaniel looked defeated.

Serena could almost see the thoughts racing through his mind, but she was still undecided whether to tell him the truth. That was something she needed to discuss with her family. They had long agreed not to involve Nathaniel in their lives.

Then another factor surfaced.

Nathaniel checked his phone. He looked distant, and after a moment, he said, “My mom wants to talk to you.”

“If she’s just going to insult me, I’d rather not,” Serena said.

“I don’t think that’s the case,” Nathaniel said hesitantly. “But I understand, you have more urgent matters. We can put this off. Your son comes first.”

“As for Victor’s recording,” Nathaniel added evenly, “I never believed it. I knew you had nothing to do with the stolen patents. But if that evidence had reached court, it would have implicated you.”

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