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Chapter 1 A Change of Identity

Bryce returned in the afternoon.I immediately rushed downstairs, my eyes never leaving the baby sleeping in the nanny's arms.The nanny hesitated and glanced at Bryce for permission. Only after he gave a slight nod did she hand the baby over to me.I couldn't help but feel relieved as he still allowed me to hold my child."You win." Selina suddenly spoke up. She burst into laughter and continued, "We made a bet. I told them that the proud heiress of the Hawthorn family would never tolerate the man you loved cheating on you. Initially, I thought you'd storm out in a rage. "However, Bryce said you were hopelessly in love with him. He bet that you would never leave him even if he brought women home."As she spoke, Bryce crouched down and personally helped her out of her high heels and into a pair of slippers.His voice was gentle and soft as he spoke. "I'm not going to look for other women. All I need is you."Selina shot me a sidelong glance upon hearing his answer, her lips cu

Chapter 2 A Cruel Truth

Selina pressed herself against Bryce with a coquettish smile. "A bet's a bet. You can do whatever you want to me tonight. Still… Are you really that confident? Aren't you worried she'll take the baby and run away?"The nannies immediately made themselves scarce the second he lifted the hem of her skirt.He chuckled and drawled dismissively, "When she chose to be with me, she signed an agreement to cut ties with her family. She won't survive the real world without me."The sofa creaked beneath them as his breathing grew heavier."Besides, everyone knows she's been with me for eight years and got pregnant out of wedlock. The rich kids in our circle look down on her. Nobody wants to take on a second-hand woman. Even if some guy is attracted to her face, he'd have to be brave enough to fight me for the child."I closed the door to the master bedroom, shutting out the sounds of their wanton moans in the living room.Fortunately, the baby hadn't heard any of it. I carefully laid him do

Chapter 3 The City Hall

Bryce took me to the Office to register the baby as his son at 10 a.m.Selina put on a show of motherly affection and reached for the baby as soon as we got out of the car.Alas, the baby started wailing the moment she took him into her arms. So, she immediately shoved him back at me and whined to Bryce, "Bryce, look at her! Look at how she's been raising him? He drooled all over me!"Bryce wrapped an arm around her waist and hurried to comfort her. When he turned to me, his expression turned cold as he berated me, "Jessica, I told you that Selina is his legal mother. It's absurd that you've taught him not to recognize her as his mother!"The baby quieted the minute he returned to my arms."He can't stand the smell of perfume," I replied calmly.Selina's face darkened as she retorted, "Ugh, I've never heard that babies are so delicate that they can't even tolerate perfume. Plus, this is a limited-edition perfume Bryce had specially brought back from overseas. One bottle costs hun

Chapter 4 Give Me Back My Child

Bryce suddenly shot me a text after dinner. I thought he was calling me to question where I had taken the baby. To my surprise, I opened the chat to find two instructions."Selina and I won't be coming back tonight. Take good care of the baby."The Newton family's annual banquet is tomorrow. Bring the baby here before 10 p.m. Don't forget that you're our nanny now. You can forget about ever seeing the child again if you're late or if you run your mouth."I looked up at the antique furnishings and elegant décor of the estate around me before happily replying with a single word, "Okay."'Don't worry. Not only would I not be late, but I would also arrive before either of you,' I thought inwardly.I put on an elegant dress on the day of the Newton family's annual banquet. I dressed my child in a bright colour silk romper and stood on the second-floor balcony overlooking the grand hall below.Today's gathering included not only members of the Newton family's extended branches but also

Chapter 5 She Is Your Mother

The suffocating grip on my collar suddenly disappeared.However, Selina hadn't realized what was happening. She was still desperately trying to rip the baby from my arms.As several nannies and bodyguards rushed over and pulled her away, I could finally breathe once more. Then, I held my son tightly against my chest as I soothed him with gentle murmurs.Meanwhile, Selina was still shouting indignantly, "Why are you guys stopping me? She's stealing my child! You should be helping me take him back!" Then, she turned toward Bryce. "Bryce, what are you standing there for?"The baby's cries echoed through the hall. Combined with Selina's furious yelling, the commotion drew everyone's attention as guests looked up toward the second floor.As I comforted my child, I turned around and saw that Bryce was staring at the newcomer with naked fear.It was obvious he hadn't even processed what Derrick had said. All he knew was that he was terrified of the latter.Selina grew even more anxious

Chapter 6 Do You Have Any Proof?

I couldn't see the injury myself, but I hissed in pain when I reached up and touched my neck.Derrick lowered his head and examined it carefully. His expression darkened instantly. When he looked back at Bryce, his eyes were filled with fury."Bryce, is this how you treat your elders?" he growled.Bryce opened his mouth. "E-Elder? She...""That's enough. I don't have time to listen to your explanations." Derrick cut him off sharply. Then, he looked at the guests gathered below and announced, "Everyone, I need to take my wife and my younger son to the hospital immediately. We'll be cutting this banquet short. I apologize for taking up your time. We will hold another banquet some other day." With that, he instructed the bodyguards to bring the car around.He held the baby in one arm, took my hand with the other, and motioned for a nanny to follow us.The entire room fell silent for several seconds. Then, an explosion of shocked voices erupted throughout the hall."Did Mr. Derr

Chapter 7 Take a Bet

"Selina is the second daughter of the Paxen family. We're a perfect match, and a marriage alliance would be beneficial to—"Derrick didn't give him a chance to finish as he tugged lightly on my hand, indicating that the car had already arrived at the entrance."Enough. We'll discuss your affairs later."As we drove toward the hospital, I looked out the window and saw Bryce standing on the second-floor balcony, slamming his hand against the railing in fury and shouting something I couldn't make out. When Selina tried to place a hand on his shoulder to comfort him, he didn't hesitate to violently shove her away."Let me see your neck." Derrick handed the baby to the nanny in the front passenger seat and turned my head toward him."I shouldn't have let you wear this dress. The collar is too tight. Still, Bryce shouldn't have manhandled you. I can't imagine what would've happened if I hadn't arrived in time."I couldn't help but feel awkward under his intense scrutiny. So, I instin

Chapter 8 A Deal

"Rumor has it that Bryce isn't actually your biological son. He's the child of your late brother. He was raised by the others and only formally adopted by you after you took over the Newton family. You only remained unmarried because you already had a son under your name. "However, Bryce has no mind for business, and the Newton family has been losing a considerable amount of money every year. If that's the case, why not have another heir?"The office fell silent for several seconds.Derrick finally looked at me. He eyed me from head to toe before dismissing the secretary while ending the video conference.Then, he leaned back in his chair and said, "You said you could give me a child who is one hundred percent a Newton by blood, but the Newton family has very few descendants. My brother and I were the only ones in my generation, and he died young. "Now, Bryce is the only heir to the Newton fortune. Are you implying that your child is Bryce's?"I nodded. "Yes. He's Bryce's biolo

Chapter 9 Confrontation

"Sure. I'll make the arrangements. We'll visit the Hawthorn family tomorrow." Derrick interrupted me before I could continue rambling on and on. Then, he immediately called his secretary and instructed her to clear his schedule for the next day.When he saw me slack-jawed, he reached over and placed his hand on top of mine as he said reassuringly, "This is the right thing to do. You don't have to tiptoe over things like these."The tension I'd been carrying instantly melted away as I instinctively intertwined my fingers with his.All traces of the disastrous banquet had been removed by the time we returned to the estate. The mansion had returned to its usual solemn atmosphere.Bryce was standing outside the study. He didn't even dare to meet my eyes."Dad, you're back."Derrick didn't look at him as he said blandly, "And?"Bryce clenched his jaw. He squeezed his eyes shut for a moment before forcing out the words. "Mom, welcome back."My mood improved immediately. I didn't hesi

Chapter 10 A Bright Future

"So tell me, Bryce. What use is there in keeping you around?" I tittered, twisting the knife further.Bryce's face turned stark white as he swallowed. The combative line in his shoulders had slumped in defeat."I'm sorry, Jessica. I was wrong. I shouldn't have lied to you. I shouldn't have treated you that way. Can you forgive me? I swear I'll only love you from now on. I'll divorce Selina and marry you! I'm begging you. Please don't take everything away from me..."The nanny had already called for the bodyguards, and they didn't hesitate to drag him out of my sight. Bryce panicked and roared, "Jessica, I love you! I had no choice but to marry Selina! Please believe me one more time! I'm begging you!"The study door swung open. Derrick strode over and positioned himself in front of me."Are you alright?""I'm fine, but he seems a little unstable. Should we send him to the hospital?"Derrick nodded and ordered, "Take Bryce to the hospital.""No! Don't!" Bryce struggled violent

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