Chapter: 1046

However, Kai, known for his directness, disliked circumlocution and was frustrated by Siena's assertions of wanting nothing.

"It's clear to me that you're keeping the child as a way to bind my son, hoping he will one day marry you. Am I wrong?"

"Mr. Bennett, is it wrong to love him?"

“Love is mutual; what you're describing is selfishness."

"Alright, alright." Gilda, empathizing with Siena's plight and her child's illness, intervened, "Let's do this: since the child is still asleep, we'll return tomorrow. Or, you could give us your phone number, and we can arrange the paternity test in advance."

Siena agreed without objection, recited her mobile number, and watched Kai and Gilda leave the hospital without a glance at the child.

Once in the car, Gilda sighed deeply.

"Given Siena's reaction, it's highly likely the child is Nikolas’. Honey, let's visit the Bates family again. I'll speak with Aimee's parents. If they don't break up, we promise everything! Perhaps... we can still salvage a chance for Nikolas!"

"If you want to go, go ahead. I can't embarrass myself like this."

Kai had been troubled by this issue and hadn't been able to sleep or eat properly for days.

Although he had reprimanded Nikolas, how could he not feel compassion for his only son?

But Nikolas had committed such a significant error that Kai felt powerless to assist him.

As the car started, Kai said sternly, “Let's wait for the paternity test results first. We can only hope the child isn't Nikolas'! If not, I'll visit the Bates family."

If it turned out to be Nikolas' daughter, Kai would be too ashamed to face anyone.

When Jonathan called, Nikolas was intoxicated.

Seeing it was Jonathan, Nikolas answered the phone shakily.

“Jonathan. .."

“Have you been drinking?"

His tone was usually detached.

"Yes, I have! No one's stopping me now. I can drink as much as I want! Jonathan, I'm single! Ha-ha... Single!"

Jonathan paused before responding, "I heard about your breakup."

“Did Bethany tell you?"

"No."

With a cynical smile, Nikolas lay on the floor, wine bottle in hand.