The Lord Mayor Falls in Love with Me novel Chapter 394

Whoever heard William's supplication would be visibly moved. Everyone in the hall including Paige fixed their eyes on William. Paige also didn't know where the twins had been taken to after that.

Facing these questioning looks, George felt like he was in a tight corner, being guilty in front of his children. He understood well that the only way to bring back his place in his children's heart was telling the truth.

William hesitated for a moment and then began to say, "I had to take away the twins for our family's reputation. But I have been always good to them after that. Every month I have someone send money to them. And I would pay a visit if I'd got time…"

"Where are they now?"

Sharon didn't utter a word until William started defending himself. The only thing she wanted to do was see her daughters at once.

William's anger was released by Sharon's censure. He turned his fierce eyes to Sharon and coldly spitted out two words, "They died."

"Died? How—You said you had been good to them."

Sharon's calm face suddenly turned deathly pale. Her mind went blank and she couldn't speak her mind clearly.

William's eyes were widened in shock. Before he said anything, George continued, "I took them to an orphanage in City T. The dean shared a good relationship with me and I was always sending money and supplies there. I promised the twins lived a good life. However, the 8-magnitude earthquake destroyed everything and claimed tens of thousands of lives. You've seen that news on TV. The twins were listed as missing. I'm afraid…"

An eerie silence descended on everyone in the hall. Even a heartbeat could be heard clearly.

Joey couldn't describe how she felt when she heard the truth. That was why she couldn't find the twins. They had gone to another world. Seeing the desperate expression on Sharon, Joey could do nothing but sigh deeply. Humans are fortune's fool.