Chapter 246

Once confident that no one could hear their conversation, Leighton stealthily glanced around and said: “Do you think I’m a fool? How much can a small gift from Jonathan be worth? He’s wealthy but stingy with Adela’s relatives like us. I wouldn’t be involved in this matter if I were caring!”

“Why did you invite him then? Isn’t that only making matters worse?” Marcelo was even more puzzled.

“Have you forgotten? Miss Lydia is pregnant!” Leighton suddenly blurted out.

Marcelo blinked: “What does that have to do with Jonathan going to Cedar Creek?”

“Of course, it’s related. You need to find out who the child’s father in Miss Lydia’s womb is, do you? That person cannot marry Miss Lydia. But the Harris family’s fortune is enormous, and they can’t let their unmarried daughter have a child. They can’t abandon the baby, so they are looking for...”

“A scapegoat?” Marcelo suddenly realized.

“Exactly! Although Jonathan is rich, the Harris family has a decisive