Chapter 78

Mr. Cruz sat at his office desk, engrossed in his work, when he suddenly heard the familiar sound of his phone beeping. Startled, he quickly reached for it, preparing to answer the call. However, before he could even touch the screen, the call abruptly ended, leaving him puzzled.

Perplexed by the sudden disconnect, Mr. Cruz glanced at his phone's screen, only to find a text message waiting for him. It was from his daughter, Chelsea. The message explained that she had been the one trying to call him and that she was currently at the airport on her way back home.

Curiosity piqued, Mr. Cruz read the rest of the message, discovering that Chelsea had made plans to hide her baby with Emma's friend, Antoinette. This arrangement would allow her to visit Daryl's house and confront him about his apparent loss of interest in marrying her.

Mr. Cruz's mind began to race as he absorbed the information. He had always been a supportive father, and Chelsea's words concerned him deeply. He couldn't hel