Chapter 624: Chapter 624



Once alone, Joelle grasped Adrian’s hand tightly. For their child, she was ready to shoulder this burden.

Adrian responded with a comforting squeeze, his voice firm yet tender. “I’ll face any repercussions with you.”

“Together.”

“Yes, together.”

The day before Katherine’s wedding, Rafael and Allie brought Chris back to the villa.

Rafael issued a clear command to the bodyguards. “Tie him up and make sure he’s closely watched.”

“Understood, sir.”

Allie bent down and poked at Chris’ cheek. His features were strikingly handsome. Under different circumstances, he’d likely be quite the heartthrob.

“Why are we tying him up? He looks so miserable,” she queried. Rafael shot a cautious glance at Allie, trying to gauge her next move.

Allie met his gaze with an innocent smile. “What if I keep him in my room instead? I promise to keep an eye on him.”

After a moment’s hesitation, Rafael responded with a nonchalant shrug. “Do as you please.” With that, he walked away.

The playfulness in Allie’s expression vanished.

“Your name’s Chris Potter, isn’t it? Tell me, have you ever been with a woman?” Though Rafael was further away, her words still reached him. He quickened his stride without looking back.

Continuing her probing, Allie mused aloud, “But then, if you haven’t, how do you explain having a son?”

Chris remained silent, thinking that Allie might have some mental issues. He decided it was best to keep his distance and remain uninvolved.

Chris leaned back against the wall and watched Allie with a troubled look on her face.

“I wish I could be a mother. The doctor said it was impossible and Rafael won’t even consider having children with me.”

Chris swallowed hard. For now, he had no choice but to wait for Wade. Until then, he had to hold on.

“Really?” Free > Allie nodded.

“How did you have a child? In what position did it take 19:56?”

Chris’ cheeks flushed with embarrassment. He was stunned by her boldness. How could she ask about such personal matters without a trace of shyness? “I don’t really remember. “Okay then.” Allie paused briefly.

“What’s it like being a parent?”

Chris thought for a moment.

“It’s a life, after all. It feels very important, like a responsibility.” As he spoke, his eyes lost their sparkle.

He wanted to be a good father to Ryland, but he hadn’t spent a single day fulfilling his paternal duties.

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