Chapter 462

Tom had been relatively lenient with his wife, but now, as he thought it over, he angrily stated, “Are you certain she is my daughter? You’ve deceived me for so many years, making it hard for me to trust you.”

Maria’s complexion turned pale within seconds, her face reflecting disbelief. “What are you saying?” she asked.

“I’m saying that what’s in your heart should be crystal clear,” Tom replied. In his mind, he was overwhelmed by the dark scenes of the previous night when Isabelle had shed tears and confided in him, causing him immense pain.

Among the words she had said, Tom remembered one distinctly. At that moment, Isabelle had said, “I know my position in your heart is low, Uncle Tom, but Isabelle also wants to have some pride. I don’t want to be controlled by others. That’s why I want to have a child and want you, Uncle Tom. Moreover, before you, I have never been with another man. I can affirm that I will never betray you.”

Tom was deeply moved by her wo