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Dawson ran several red lights on his way home. Bursting into the bedroom, but he found it empty.”
“Maxine! Maxine, where are you?“}
“Don’t scare me–come out right now!”
He paced around the house like a headless chicken, shouting wildly. The butler, trembling, hurried out wearing a robe. “Where did Maxine go?“>
“She said she couldn’t sleep, so she went to prepare the gifts for the child tomorrow.“}]
The butler didn’t dare to look up and answered meekly, intimidated by Dawson’s outburst.
Dawson’s bloodshot eyes cleared a little as he asked, “Then why can’t I reach her on the phone?”
“The Madam’s phone fell into the water. She said she’d replace it first thing in the morning. She also promised to be on time for the adoption ceremony.”
Still, the butler kept his head down.”
Hearing this, Dawson finally felt some relief.}
“Tell me immediately when Maxine gets back.“}
After speaking, he walked toward the bedroom.
“Understood!” The butler wiped cold sweat from his brow as he watched Dawson’s back disappear.”
In truth, Maxine had already given the butler a hefty bribe–to deceive him like this if she ever disappeared.
Dawson collapsed onto the bed, hugging Maxine’s pillow, breathing in the familiar scent of her shampoo, and soon fell asleep.
“Maxine…I’ll make sure you become a happy woman…”
He waited for her all night at home. When morning came and I still hadn’t returned, his expression darkened, his heart beating with growing unease.}
He sat on the edge of the bed, imagining how happy she’d be holding that certificate.”
Then, his phone rang with its unique ringtone–it was Elise, urging him to hurry to the adoption ceremony.}
“Hubby, why aren’t you here yet? Mom and Dad are waiting for you.”
“Don’t call me ‘hubby‘ outside. I’ve said it before. My wife is only Maxine.“}
Dawson hung up in irritation and rushed to the ceremony’s banquet hall.
“Has Maxine arrived?“}
As soon as he arrived, he scanned the room–but there was no sign of her anywhere.}
Mrs. Patterson held Elijah, displeased. “Why bring up that spoilsport woman on such a happy day? Shouldn’t you be focusing on entertaining the guests?“%
“But Maxine is Elijah’s mother. How can the ceremony start without her?” Michael grunted.”
“Elijah’s mother isn’t her–it’s Elise,” Mrs. Patterson snapped.
Dawson didn’t want to waste words arguing. He knew his parents disliked Maxine, but never before had their words felt so bitter. Time passed, the ceremony was about to start, and Maxine was still nowhere to be seen. Dawson ordered his men to search for her. But every report came back the same–no sign of her anywhere. Even the butler who had seen her last was sick and hadn’t come to the event.3
“The time has come… what do you think…”
“Keep looking! Don’t start without Maxine!”
At that moment, Elise approached, scolding him. “Dawson, so many rich and powerful guests are here today. Isn’t it embarrassing to make them wait for one woman?“%
“And Maxine herself–knowing what day this is–but she was late without saying a word! She should have said if she didn’t want to come!” Her mother chimed in, “Exactly. Everyone’s watching. That woman is so willful–let’s hope she doesn’t spoil the guests‘ mood.“} Dawson was helpless and took the stage to say a few polite words.
Suddenly, his mother, holding her grandson, snatched the microphone from him and declared loudly, “Friends and family, look at this child–doesn’t he look just like Dawson? Don’t you think they look like father and son?“}
The guests leaned in to look at the baby in the cradle, nodding and murmuring their agreement.”
“Indeed–like they were cast from the same mold!”
Proudly, she continued, “Because Elijah is Dawson’s biological son, and his mother is this gracious and proper Miss Perkins standing right here!”
It turned out, when Dawson said he wanted to divorce Elise, she went to his mother, who firmly clasped her hand and said, “Don’t worry. Ive got a plan all worked out. It’s foolproof. You and my son will never be separated.“}
Her plan was to publicly reveal the true parentage of Dawson’s son today, forcing him to admit Elijah was his biological child.
This way, Elise could secure her place–and Maxine would be driven away.!!
1:14 PM
The guests Teaned in to 100K at the baby in the cradle, nodding and murmuring their agreement.
“Indeed–like they were cast from the same mold!”
Proudly, she continued, “Because Elijah is Dawson’s biological son, and his mother is this gracious and proper Miss Perkins standing right here!”
It turned out, when Dawson said he wanted to divorce Elise, she went to his mother, who firmly clasped her hand and said, “Don’t worry. I’ve got a plan all worked out. It’s foolproof. You and my son will never be separated.“W
Her plan was to publicly reveal the true parentage of Dawson’s son today, forcing him to admit Elijah was his biological child.
This way, Elise could secure her place–and Maxine would be driven away.M
The room erupted in shocked murmurs at Mrs. Patterson’s announcement.
Whispers spread.
“But I heard Mr. Patterson has long been secretly married–to a wife named Maxine Fernandez.”M
“Could it be that because she’s infertile, Mr. Patterson found another woman to have a child with?”
“A woman who can’t bear an heir cuts off the family line, especially for a prestigious family like the Pattersons.“M
For the first time, Dawson frowned.M
He shouted, “Yes, Maxine is my wife! And she’s perfectly healthy! I won’t allow anyone to speak ill of her!”
Someone sneered, “Then why, if you have a wife, are you having a child with another woman? If she’s healthy, why has your secret marriage lasted so long without a single child?”
Someone who knew Maxine spoke up, “To my knowledge, Miss Fernandez loves children. She volunteers at orphanages regularly and donates generously every year to underprivileged kids. She’s a wonderful woman–why would he betray her?”
Mrs. Patterson snapped, flustered, “Hmph. That woman is scheming and fake. Dawson has already divorced her. Elise is the kind and gentle girl! When they get married, I hope you’ll all come to celebrate.”
Dawson couldn’t believe it. Furious, he snatched the microphone and silenced his mother.
“Maxine is kind–hearted. We don’t have children because of my health issues–not hers! And soon, Maxine and I will have our own baby.““] “And Elise is just Elijah’s godmother. Beyond that, there’s nothing between us.”
At that moment, Dawson made up his mind. He would let the whole world know Maxine was his wife, and he would stop drugging her.” She love children, so he would give her enough to fill a whole soccer team.
Panic–stricken, Elise clung to his arm with red–rimmed eyes. “Dawson, you promised you wouldn’t let her get pregnant! You said you wouldn’t let her bastard compete with our son!”
Dawson shook her off. “Maxine’s child is not a bastard. If you know what’s good for you, shut up and don’t embarrass me in front of all these people.”
For the first time, he saw Elise for what she really was–not the innocent, harmless girl he once thought.
Maybe she was once pure and sweet, but she had long changed.W
The word “bastard” sounded crude and vulgar coming from her. Even her tears seemed fake and insincere.}
It disgusted him.
“But Dawson, I loves you more! I even gave you a son… don’t you remember our history?” Elise cried, tears streaming down her face.” Suddenly, the large screen decorated with balloons and stuffed animals lit up.”
But instead of pictures or videos of the child, what appeared were shocking scenes–Dawson and Elise tangled together, locked in difficult and explicit positions, moving relentlessly.”
The heavy breathing and intimate noises left the guests utterly stunned.”
The screen showed many explicit close–ups, capturing every detail of their connection vividly.
The crowd gasped.
“They said nothing ever happened between them–what is this then? The Patterson family prides itself on culture and class, yet they’re so reckless with a mistress!”
“Exactly–an illegitimate child, driving the real wife away. No wonder Miss Fernandez didn’t show up today–any wife would be furious!” “A man who keeps a secret wife and plays around like this can’t be a good man, haha!“}
Dawson stared at the scandalous footage in shock. After a long moment, he snapped and yelled at someone to turn it off.”
But everyone had seen everything–more exciting than any explicit film.
While Dawson was panicking and furious, a stranger’s email suddenly popped up on his phone screen.
He tapped the screen.
I told you I’d give you an unforgettable gift, Dawson. Do you like it?]
His breath came in rapid, shallow gasps, the air thinning as the room around him began to spin.!!
No no, Maxine.“%
Maxine did it. She was the one who posted the video.
She knew everything
Dawson’s mind buzzed in chaos, and for a terrifying moment, he couldn’t even imagine what she
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Dawson’s mind buzzed in chaos, and for a ternifying moment, he couldn’t even imagine what she must have fast–discovenng the ba The lies, the cruelly all while staying silent, watching, and enduring %
#His head pounded as the truth crashed over him
Maxine hadn’t just found out, she left because of his countless, unforgivable betrayals %
