Chapter 871

John's calm gaze returned to Shobby. While investigating Reyes, he had also looked into her background. Shobby came from a family of scholars her parents and grandparents were all university professors. She herself was an academic prodigy, yet she had somehow crossed paths with Reyes. Enchanted by her beauty and grace, Reyes had fallen for her at first sight. He pursued her relentlessly, but she would never have willingly chosen someone like him. To force her into submission, Reyes resorted to underhanded schemes, destroying her family. With no other choice and to protect the only surviving member of her family, her younger brother, she had no choice but to marry him. John didn’t know why Shobby had suddenly asked him that question, but his response was simple: "How you raise your own child, Shobby, is entirely up to you." With that, he left. His words weren’t meant to sound cryptic. When someone asks such a question, they usually already have an answer in mind. Seeking validation from