Chapter: 683

When Madeline had given her assurance, she had sounded confident. But now, being challenged like this, her confidence waned.

“How would I know where the Andrews family obtained the report? I guess marrying Bryson is no longer an option. What's our next move?"

"Kathy! Look at what you have done!"

Madeline's words were abruptly cut off by Derek, who burst into the room and thrust his phone in her direction. "The child you're carrying isn't even Bryson's? How dare you show up at their doorstep with such audacity? No wonder Dad lashed out at you. If it weren't for your pregnancy..."

He felt a surge of anger, wanting to give her a piece of his mind.

What a shameless woman, carrying another man's child and yet trying to pin it on Bryson. Did she think Bryson was a fool? He was the heir to the Andrews family, one of the four prestigious families of Glophia.

Derek's complexion turned gloomy. “Because of you, our family's reputation is ruined. Completely ruined."

Madeline seized the phone from him and saw that Bryson had issued a statement across all social media platforms.

It read, "I had nothing to do with Kathy Carter's unborn child.

Here's her pregnancy test report."

The comments section below buzzed with speculation, many suggesting Kathy's attempt to pin the responsibility on Bryson had backfired.

“Tsk, tsk, crossing the Andrews family spells trouble for the Carters.

“Hey, I used to envy her for being with Bryson. What a turn of events!"

“Was the previous video intentionally leaked by her? Unbelievable!"

“It's clear. The aim was to deceive Bryson's family into believing the child was theirs."

Kathy's eyes welled with tears as she read the comments, feeling her world crumble around her.

"Kathy, please, tell me. Who is the father of your child?" Derek asked, his hand on his forehead as he sank into a chair, overwhelmed with anger-induced dizziness.

Their attempt to gain advantages from the Andrews family had not only failed but had also irreparably offended them.

The relationship between the two families was now beyond repair.

Kathy remained silent, refusing to utter a word.

Madeline had once stood by Kathy's side. Now, despite their failed plan, she still exhibited the Loyalty of an ally.

"Derek, Kathy has been through a lot. Don't make things harder for her. Let her rest, and we can discuss the rest later."

She gently urged Kathy to leave. "Kathy, if you need anything, call me. It's time for you to go."

After Bryson's statement, Kathy's spirits had hit rock bottom, and she lacked the strength to confront anyone.