Chapter 22 - Pt 2

     Exchanging looks with the others, they all fall silent and he lets out a sigh. Running his hands through his hair, he continues with his explanation. “When your mother informed my father about you, he set off to help her escape out of the eye of society. I mean, you guys lived in New York and she grew her families business into the large industry it is today, so it suddenly made sense why I never had the chance to even come across her once when she was so close by. After my father's unexpected death, I guess your mother always knew you two would one day be exposed, but I don’t think she expected it to happen 2years later. After her premonition, she quickly sanctioned a will with your step-”

     “Father,” I interrupt, snapping in anger. “He’s my father. Let’s be clear on that.”

     “Of course,” He nods, swallowing thickly as he looks down with an expression of hurt. “Your father with their lawyers. They ensured t