Tiana fought back tears as she spoke softly, "Parker, do you have any idea what Endora did to my dad? I guess it's no surprise to you. To someone you despise so much, our little family must seem like ants, easily crushed beneath your feet.
But, really, you're being heartless!
Whatever Endora did to my dad, I'm holding you both accountable."
"What are you talking about?" Parker frowned, a cold glint in his eyes.
To Tiana, his reaction seemed evasive. Even if he didn't know, his coddling of Endora was like giving her a free pass to torment others.
"Congratulations on your cozy little wedding," she said slowly, her voice dripping with sarcasm, as she forcefully pulled away from his grasp and attempted to leave.
Parker grabbed her again, his dark, narrow eyes unreadable as he tightened his grip on her arm and asked coldly, "You just mentioned that we slept together. Did it happen on Saltland Island?"
Tiana's expression shifted, but was quickly covered by a layer of despair. She didn't deny it.
Parker's icy gaze slowly moved to her abdomen, and he asked hoarsely, "And this child…"
"Sleeping together doesn't mean I'd get pregnant. By then, I was already carrying Barclay's..."
"Get out!" Parker pushed her away, as if disgusted by another touch.
He closed his eyes, the thought of her being pregnant with another man's child while they were together made him feel sick.
His hands felt as cold as iron, trembling slightly. He wiped his hands clean with a wet wipe, determinedly walking back into the hospital room.
Seeing his unflinching cold glare, Tiana finally lowered her eyes, her heart dying alongside his indifference.
He was all about Endora, defending her to no end. He was an accomplice to my dad's imprisonment.
The child in my belly has nothing to do with him anymore!
Upon returning to the hospital room, Parker seemed drained, as if he had lost all his strength. Endora, noticing the dark circles under his eyes, guessed he had argued with Tiana outside.
Tiana's provocative words hit Parker hard.
If he still considered forgiving that woman, listening to Tiana's explanations, he wouldn't be the man he thought he was.
Endora relaxed slightly, secretly pleased, and weakly lifted her hand towards Parker, "Parker, did Tiana mention something to you?"
Parker's sharp gaze turned coldly towards her, silent and distant.
Endora continued with a hint of a smile, "Tiana's getting married to Barclay!
It seems their wedding might even be before ours. She came in and told me herself.
My cousin is highly competitive, probably couldn't stand seeing me marry into the Doonan family. I wonder how Barclay managed to woo her. Considering the child she's carrying is Barclay's, maybe she's doing it for the child's sake. Marrying into the Doonan family, she and Cherry could finally have the life of luxury she's always wanted."
Boom—
Parker's tall frame seemed to be engulfed by a chilling wind.
His jaw clenched tighter, fists balled in his pockets.
His complexion lost some of its color.
Endora took satisfaction in seeing his shattered expression, the mockery and scorn evident as he stepped forward, pressing her, "Is it true? She's marrying Barclay?"
"Absolutely! Tiana must be thrilled, perhaps even eager."
"How is that possible?" Parker's lips tightened. Tiana might not be bright, but she wasn't stupid.
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