Chapter 51. The Confrontation

Author’s POV

Mercy crept through the shadows of the Rodgers’ mansion, her heart pounding in her chest. It seemed like the old floorboards creaked under her feet as she tried to make her way to the library, where she could hear muffled voices. She knew that’s the place they were at. She pressed herself against the door, her breath catching as she listened.

Inside, Phill and Percy already had their father cornered. It seemed like they had been grilling him for some time already. His expression was flabbergasted and he looked flushed.

“Father, you need to come clean. We know about the switch,” Phill’s voice was firm, demanding.

Mr. Cole’s face twisted in anger. “I don’t know what you’re talking about,” he snapped, his eyes darting between his sons.

Percy stepped forward, waving the papers in Mr. Cole’s face. “Don’t play dumb, Father or shall I call you Mr. Cole? We have proof. You switched me at birth! Why?”

Mercy’s heart ached. The pain in P