The Paternity PuzzleChapter 1 Inescapable Nightmare
After the divorce, I moved with my son, Max, from city to city, spending two years trying to find our footing here finally.
I thought leaving that family behind would make everything better.
But the thing I feared the most still happened.
Downstairs at my office building stood Martin Davis with a bouquet. His handsome features and imposing stature captivated many women.
My colleagues gossiped around me.
"Look at his demeanor. He's definitely a successful bachelor, with his luxury car and designer watch."
"He's been waiting downstairs for almost a month. What patience!"
"Victoria must have some charm; even our company's most popular woman can't catch his eye."
"Victoria is so attractive. Divorced and with a child, she still has such a following! I'm envious!"
I listened quietly in silence, but inside, my heart was filled with bitterness.
If they only knew the man they were discussing was my ex-husband's stepbrother, their admiration and jealousy would surely turn into disdain and contempt!
I waited until everyone had left the office before slowly making my way downstairs.
Seeing the red Porsche gone, I breathed a sigh of relief.