Suddenly There Are Three (Bailey and Artemis) novel Chapter 248

Chapter 248

The answer was both expected yet unanticipated.

It was unanticipated because Scarlett couldn't accept it.

The wedding date was fast approaching. Once Veronique and her son's identity came to light, not only would the Xuereb family's reputation take a hit, but the Fletcher family also would be subject to gossip. That wasn't something her father and brother wanted to see.

After pondering for a long time while sitting by the bed, she unlocked her phone and texted her brother.

She typed: Make some time and come over to Hallsbay these few days. I've got something urgent to discuss with you.

Veronique can't be allowed to live, nor the illegitimate child she gave birth to. I'll never allow the Fletcher family to become the laughingstock of the entire political arena. Never!

At the laboratory, the doorbell rang.

Veronique walked out in casual clothes and opened the door.

As she locked eyes with the person at the door, she was stunned for a moment.

The instant she jolted back to her senses, she instinctively wanted to close the door.

Justin stretched out a leg and stuck it at the edge of the doorframe. In a hoarse voice, he uttered, “I've got something to clarify with you. Let's talk things out.”

Turning her face away, Veronique countered placidly, “There's nothing to talk about between us. We've made things clear at the Revelle residence that day. Henceforth, we shall go our separate ways, never meeting again. You should leave. Don't disrupt my life anymore.”

Justin hung his head. After standing there silently for a long while, he took out a photo from his pocket and held it out to her. His voice guttural, he murmured, “Indeed, there's nothing to talk about between us. But we can still talk about him.”

Veronique lowered her eyes reflexively. As soon as she made out the countenance on the photo, her face went deathly pale, and she started trembling uncontrollably.

“How...”

Justin said nothing. Putting the photo in his hand away, he whirled around and headed out while saying “I'll be waiting for you in Room 201 at the coffee shop across the street.”

“Jus—”

Before Veronique could call out the man's name, he disappeared at the end of the busy street.

She slammed the door shut stiffly.

The muffled thud snapped her out of her trance completely.

Reality told her that Justin had learned the truth. He had already known about Zephyr's identity.

Judging from his bloodshot eyes and utterly indifferent expression, Zephyr's existence must be exceedingly troubling to him, huh? Would he detest having such an illegitimate child?

Her legs gradually went numb. She slid down the doorframe and slumped onto the floor.

In the past few days, the thought of telling Justin about Zephyr's identity undeniably occurred to her.

After having been turned down by Scarlett, especially, she felt that he was the only person in the whole world who could save Zephyr.

She discovered that it was of no use even if she traveled the globe in search of a suitable bone marrow match. If the other party refused to donate, all her efforts would have been in vain.

Therefore, the safest and most secure solution was to seek Justin out and have him go for a bone marrow compatibility test.

However, she began wavering after beholding the man's icy and impassive attitude earlier.

She wanted to run away, fleeing as far as possible with Zephyr.