Chapter 69

"I overheard my parents talking about it. They said Ms. Reyes is with Uncle Xav because she saved Grandma Shannon in the past," he said softly. "I also saw Uncle Xav push Ms. Reyes away before."

Zachary had only intended to get information about the Lane family from Malcolm, but he stumbled upon a secret about his own deadbeat father instead. He needed to investigate further to determine whether it was true or not.

"That's just your side of the story," he said.

Even though Malcolm had no idea what that meant, he could tell Zachary didn't believe him.

"This weekend is my great-grandfather's birthday, and Ms. Reyes will be there. I'll be attending with my parents. If you don't believe me, come with us and see for yourself."

"Well, that was easy," Zachary mused.

"Alright then. If you're right, I'll believe you. But you have to promise me that I'll get to eat all the delicious food." Zachary agreed readily. After all, he wouldn't lose either way.

He was going to use this opportuni