Chapter 435

"After we broke up, two months later, I realized I was pregnant. I remembered the last time we were together, I had secretly punctured the condom. I thought for sure the child was yours. So, I decided to take the gamble. I carried the baby to term abroad and gave birth after ten months." Cecilia's voice trembled. "But when I looked at the child, I wasn't certain anymore. Because after we split, I was in so much pain I couldn't move on. I gave in to Caius—he had been chasing me for a long time. I only did it to numb the pain. We used protection, but somehow I still ended up pregnant." Her eyes filled with tears. "So the child is actually Caius. But I never told him the truth. And I never stayed with him. I couldn't let go of you. All I've ever wanted was to be with you, so I resorted to something shameful and desperate." Gideon didn't erupt in fury at the confession. Strangely, what washed over him was relief. It was as if a crushing weight he had carried for years had suddenly slid