Chapter 104

The emotions of Mrs. Kenneth were highly stirred; she could see that Adam seemed determined not to spare Rowan. After a moment of hesitation, she decided to lay all her cards on the table.

“Because... Adam, because Rowan is your half-brother from the same mother but a different father?”

It was pretty evident that her words thundered in Adam’s ears like a lightning strike. The attack caused his eyes to widen in disbelief. He stared at his mother in doubt, his lips parting slightly, but no coherent words came out.

“Adam, I hope you won’t turn against each other. It’s my fault, after all. So, whatever he did before was because of my shortcomings towards him.”

After Mrs. Kenneth finished speaking, her voice choked with emotion. She thought about the years Rowan had endured suffering, and her heart was burdened with pain and self-blame.

“Mother? Do you know what you’re saying? Is all of this not real?”

Adam shook his head, his expression horrified. He