"Over the past eight years, I kept an eye on Cade for you. I even cut the brakes on his car myself. Honestly, I still feel a little guilty about it. Maybe we should wait until he recovers before we tell him we’re married."
My mouth fell open. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing.
Eight years? I only reunited with my parents a year ago. How could she have been watching me all that time?
Also, she and Jed were married? How? They just met each other when I was taken back home.
With the revelation swirling around my head, I felt my heart sank into a bottomless pit.
Then my father spoke again, his tone matter-of-fact. "When the national genetic database went live eight years ago, we found out Cade was our real son. But he missed out on years of elite education. He’s just a worthless thug."
He continued, "If only I weren't afraid he'd learn the truth and cause trouble, I'd have never arranged for you to stay by his side. After all, you and Jed were childhood sweethearts."