Chapter 442

With a blank expression, Donovan turned to Ethan. "If you agree to send him abroad, I can help make the arrangements." He usually never meddled in Ethan's personal affairs. Even the existence of an illegitimate son wasn't something he cared to involve himself in. But this time, the bastard son in question was Gideon—and that made all the difference. The thought of Gideon and Giselle's past was enough to sour his mood. Pretending it didn't matter was impossible, unless he never had to see the man again. Seeing Donovan side with her gave Grace new confidence. "Ethan, you get it now, don't you?" she pressed on. "Insisting on keeping that brat around means you're setting yourself against the entire family! If you want our family to stay intact, you had better do as I say—" "Shut up!" Ethan finally snapped. Slamming his fork down, he roared, "He's my son—my kin! Why should I abandon him? "Yes, I made a mistake years ago, but what do you want me to do now? Kill him? "And don't