Beyond The Divorce - Season 9 Episode 45

The Overwhelming Power of Genetics

I looked at Georgina and said softly, “This matter is a bit complicated, and I’d like to wait until Arton comes back to explain it together. Would that be acceptable to you?”

At that moment, Donovan cursed again, “This troublemaker, who knows what he’s been up to out there? I’m telling you, these are the results of your indulgence!”

Georgina glanced at her old partner, signaling him with her eyes. “Hold off on conclusions. Let’s hear what Arton has to say. We shouldn’t just believe the words of an outsider, right?”

“What outsider? The photos are right here. What other excuses do we need?” Donovan angrily said, “He’s been out there for so long, but has he accomplished anything? Look at him; he’s got nothing.”

I quickly explained, “Mr. Donovan, you really can’t blame Arton for this. Arton himself had no idea about the existence of this child.”

“He doesn’t know?” My words stirred Donovan’s displeasure, making him even more furious. “Is he stupid? Doesn’t he know what he did himself? Hmph!”

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“Let’s wait until Arton comes back to discuss this. There are many things only he can explain. There are plenty of pictures of the child on the phone; you can look at them together. Charlie is very adorable, and currently…”

Before I could finish my sentence, Donovan suddenly interjected, “By the way, where is the child now? Are you saying even Arton didn’t know about the existence of this child? Then, who is the woman who gave birth to this little thing?”

Annika quickly intervened, trying to calm things down. “Dad, don’t get too worked up. Ms. Chloe said we’ll talk when Arton comes back. Let’s wait.”

“This damn thing is not good news! How could she be interested in him if she’s a good woman? Besides, which good woman would do such a thing?”

Like father, like son. Donovan wasn’t entirely wrong.

Georgina kept looking at the photos, her gaze becoming more affectionate. “He really looks like Arton when he was young. But why are you the one telling us about this? What exactly do you do?”

Before I could speak, Carol said, “This is the boss of Arkadia Plaza, as well as the boss of Tanum Construction and Development, Chloe Hartz.”

Upon hearing Carol’s introduction, Annika was stunned, staring at me in disbelief.

Then, incoherently, she said, “Y-you are really Mr. Atlas’s…”

I could only nod solemnly. “Yes, I am. But, I don’t want many people to know. I hope you can understand and keep it to yourself.”

I understood the reasoning behind Carol’s earlier introduction.

Carol was probably worried that I did not have enough clout to deal with the Reese family, especially Arton, who was due to arrive soon.

I intended to convey that even if Charlie returned to the Reese family, I would come to visit him. After that, I would inevitably stay in contact with Annika. Of course, my ability to do so wasn’t just out of concern for Charlie. I also sympathized with Annika, this unfortunate woman.

When Atlas first told me about Annika’s situation, I felt a pang of empathy. That was why I was eager to meet her.

This woman, whose life was ruined by her younger brother, would likely have to channel her love into the little one from now on.

We talked more about the events surrounding the child’s photoshoot, and we sent the photos to Annika’s phone. She was overjoyed, holding the phone and flipping through the pictures with great concentration.

Suddenly, there was a hurried knocking at the door, and Annika quickly ran over to open it.

As the door opened, a sturdy figure rushed in, clearly thinking something had happened at home. Looking into the living room, he was momentarily stunned to see us. His sharp eyes focused on my face.

I knew the protagonist of this event had returned, and he was the father of Charlie, Arton.