Chapter 170

"It doesn't matter who said that to me. I'm going to ask you this once—is that true?" With a pale face, Yvonne stared at Jared stubbornly. "This is your son you're talking about, Yvonne! Why would I kill him?" Disappointment flashed across Jared's eyes. "So, you're willing to believe Cole but not me, huh?" Although Yvonne knew that Jared was saying these things on purpose, her heart still softened. "How can you prove that this incident has nothing to do with you?" "Yvonne, I solemnly swear that I've taken Xavier as my own son this whole time." Yvonne stared at Jared's serious expression for some time. In the end, she didn't have the heart to shun him. Instead, she lowered her head, her expression still glum. "I'll believe you this time." Elation instantly broke out on Jared's face. He pulled Yvonne into a hug while gushing, "Don't worry, Yvonne. I'll definitely protect Xavier. No harm will come to him, I promise." … Back in Joplin Group, Jonas kept shaking his head, his eyes