Chapter 164

Another Man’s Child

With curiosity over him, Ken cleared his throat and was all ears as he patiently gazed upon the doctor to brief him on the state of her health.

“Is Mrs. Fanny your wife?” the doctor asked.

And Ken wondered if Kate had told him anything contrary and was the doctor in doubt of Mrs. Fanny being his wife. As much as he felt guilty for lying about being her husband, he couldn’t have said anything less. Ken noticed the dullness that pulled across the face of the doctor and he was thrown into the thought of welcoming bad news.

“The reason I asked you about your marital status is that the medical form I have here says Mrs. Fanny is single.” The doctor curled his lips as he perused through the form, before he passed it onto Ken to have a look.

“And…” Ken stuttered with reckless abandon. He could only feel his jaw drop. “And who gave you this information if I may ask?” he asked at a breath.

“Her daughter, Kate. She filled the form once t