Lucinda saw the middle-aged man in prison uniform.
He appeared opposite the glass window, and his rough skin and unkempt hair gave him a disheveled appearance.
Lucinda wore a blank expression.
Her eyes were deep and calm.
The manâs name was Nigel Webster.
He was taken aback when he saw her.
âYou are Lucinda?â
Lucinda remained silent, her expression revealing nothing.
Tears welled up in his eyes.
âThatâs amazing! I thought I was left alone in this world, but someone just informed me that I still have a daughter, a lovely and beautiful one.
â
With a cold tone, Lucinda cut to the chase.
âTell me, what did you and my mother do when my father was away on a business trip?â
Nigel hung his head in shame as he spoke.
âIt was a mistake.
Your mother had no love for me.
But I was obsessed with her.
It happened at a party.
She had too much to drink, and I took her to her room to rest.
But I couldnât keep my emotions in check.
My infatuation took over.
I never thought she would get pregnant with my child after that night.
Lucinda, donât refer to Atticus as your dad anymore.
Iâm your real father! My family may not have been as wealthy as the Simmons, but we were once a respected family.
Your mother and I grew up together.
But Atticus! He ruined my family by any means necessary and sent me to prison, tearing me away from my daughter for all these years!â
Nigelâs anger surged, and his fists pounded on the table in frustration.
Lucinda met his gaze with icy eyes and declared, âIâll dig deeper into this later.
But for now, I donât believe a single word youâre saying.
â
Frustrated by her doubt, Nigelâs emotions overflowed.
âIâm your father! I truly am! If you have doubts, take my hair and get a paternity test!â
Rising to his feet, Nigel plucked a few strands of hair and Locked eyes with her with a sincere expression.
Lucinda responded coldly, âThereâs no need to rush.
Iâll arrange for the paternity test.
â
As she turned to leave, a voice called out from behind her.
âLucinda.
â
She found herself enveloped in a tight embrace.
She turned her head and saw that it was Nathan.