Not My Child

Herbert's POV: On the way home, Connor reported to me, "Mr. Wharton, Gaynor just called. She said that this afternoon, Miss Stepanek went to visit Lucas." I hesitated and asked, "Did Bella say anything else?" "Gaynor said that Miss Stepanek asked her about which orphanage Lucas was brought back from." Connor replied. I lowered my head and thought for a moment. Then, I instructed Connor, "Call Gaynor. If she sees Bella next time, tell her that Lucas was brought back from the Angel Orphanage." "Yes." Connor nodded. I continued to remind him. "You arrange everything and don't make any mistakes." "Mr. Wharton, don't worry. I'll handle it well." Connor nodded again. Bella's POV: In the evening, I was leaning against the bed, thinking about how to find out which orphanage Lucas was adopted from. My cell phone suddenly rang. I looked down and saw that it was Joey, so I answered the phone. Joey's voice came from the other end of the phone. "Bella, I'm so unlucky today!" "What happened?" I aske