Chapter 27

Ruby leaned closer to the bars, her voice a whisper but full of bitterness. "Calvin... that little boy is your son, Nicolas. Your son with Celine."

Nicolas was stunned, feeling the world come to a halt. "What? You... you're lying, Ruby. Celine would have told me if it were true."

Ruby shook her head lightly, as if mocking Nicolas' disbelief. "Do you think Celine would have easily told you after what you did to her? Celine has kept this a secret from you for years. She didn't want you to know, Nicolas. But I know... and I will never let you be together again."

Nicolas was silent, shocked and speechless. He tried to digest Ruby's words, but it was hard for him to accept the truth. Calvin... the little boy he always thought was adorable, who often popped into his mind-turned out to be his own son.

"Why didn't you ever tell me this before, Ruby?" asked Nicolas, his voice trembling.

Ruby just laughed coldly. "You think I would let you go back into the arms o