Chapter 1973

Faced with Nathaniel's questioning, Mavis found herself at a loss for words. She decided to look Nathaniel directly in the eyes, wanting to appear more sincere. "Yes, I wasn't with Emmett. The reason I didn't tell you the truth is that this child is the result of a one-night stand with someone whose identity I don't even know. After leaving you, I was angry and reckless. I found a random man and spent the night with him, which is how I ended up with this child. If you wouldn't give me what I wanted, naturally, someone else would. Nathaniel, do you really have to strip away my last layer of defense and force me to confront this harsh reality?" Nathaniel's face paled as he listened. He stared at Mavis' upset expression, falling into a long silence. The baby was clearly conceived after they had parted ways, and he had personally seen Mavis take the birth control pills. This child could be the result of any man's encounter with Mavis, but it could not possibly be his. The rea