Chapter 79 Fate Has Run Its Course

"Parker, William Parker." The moment I heard that name, my face stiffened. So, it really was him. Beatrice picked up on my reaction instantly. A thought seemed to strike her, and her eyes widened. "No way. It can't be that much of a coincidence, right?" I smirked at that. "What can I say? The world is just one giant, makeshift stage. Coincidences like this happen all the time." Beatrice fell silent for a moment, then exhaled sharply. "William is your husband? And that woman…" "You didn't recognize Alexis? You've seen her before." Beatrice leaned in to say, "She got work done, didn't she? She used to look like a complete mess, but now she's at least passable as a human. Well, what do they say? Trash will always be trash. Talk about a run-in with an old enemy. "I never liked her, but I never imagined she'd have the audacity to sink this low." Beatrice turned to me again as she spoke, hesitation flickering in her eyes. "And that kid… is he your son?" There was a slight awkwardne