Chapter 74

Chapter 74:

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Adrian looked up the moment she stepped in. A gentle, almost fatherly smile warmed his face. He had been there when she was born, and he had come again when Bettina fell ill.

He had even traveled all the way to Olekgan to help Bettina, but the Moores had refused to let him anywhere near. Richard and his mistress had gone so far as to spread rumors, accusing him of having an affair with Bettina.

Furious, Adrian had left Olekgan and sworn he would never return.

And now, nearly two decades later, fate had brought them together again.

Jordyn and Zoe followed Cathryn inside. The first thing they noticed was Adrian still smiling—while Liam sat with him like an old acquaintance. It was obvious, at least to them, that he had only agreed to come because of the Watson name.