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A Bitter Truth

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Chapter 52: A bitter Truth

The drive felt long, each mile a reminder that they were getting closer to something they couldn’t fully prepare for. Robert kept his thoughts to himself, but his mind raced. He had always been ahead of Nathan, always outwitting him, always prepared for his next move. But this time, the rules were different. This time, Nathan wasn’t the only one playing.

They arrived at Clearwater just as the sun began to dip below the horizon. The small town was eerily quiet, the kind of place that seemed to hold its breath, waiting for something to happen. The motel was tucked away at the edge of the town, almost hidden behind a line of trees. It wasn’t much to look at—faded signs, cracked pavement, a few cars parked outside.

"We’ll stay in separate rooms," Robert said, his voice low. "Keep a low profile. Nathan won’t expect us to show up this soon. If he’s here, we’ll catch him off guard."

Landon nodded. "Let’s do this."

They checked into the motel, each of them silently
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    Chapter 53: The GameThe gun in Nathan’s hand trembled slightly, as though the weight of it was too much for him to bear. Robert could see the conflict in his eyes, the flicker of uncertainty that passed through them. Was Nathan really ready to do this? Ready to pull the trigger and end everything?Robert’s heart hammered in his chest, the blood rushing in his ears. He couldn’t believe it, not after everything they’d been through. The truth about Nathan, about his son, was like a punch to the gut. How had this happened? How could he have been blind to it all these years?But now wasn’t the time to dwell on the past. Now was the time to act. Nathan was standing there, the weapon raised, and Robert knew that the next few seconds would decide everything."Put the gun down, Nathan," Robert said, his voice steady, despite the panic that swirled inside him. "This isn’t the way. You don’t have to do this."Nathan’s eyes flickered, but the gun didn’t waver. "You don’t understand, do you? You

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  • The Rejected Surrogate Mother Of The Genius Triplets    trembling

    Chapter 54: trembling Robert’s heart broke at the sound of Nathan’s words. He wanted to pull him close, to tell him that it was all going to be okay, that they could fix this. But he knew better than to lie. He knew that this would take time. He had to be patient."You don’t have to face it all at once," Robert said quietly. "We’ll take it slow. We’ll work through this together. But you have to trust me, Nathan. I’m not going to leave you. I’m here, and I’m not going anywhere."Nathan didn’t answer at first. He just lay there, his eyes closed again, his face turned away. But Robert could see the tears at the corners of his eyes. Nathan was trying to be strong, trying to hold it all together. But the truth was too much for him to carry alone."I’m sorry," Nathan whispered after a long pause, his voice breaking. "I’m so sorry."Robert’s chest tightened, and he fought to keep his emotions in check. "You don’t have to apologize. You don’t have to carry this alone anymore."Nathan finally

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  • The Rejected Surrogate Mother Of The Genius Triplets    His woman

    Chapter 55: His Woman The day Nathan left the hospital was quiet. There was no celebration, no speeches or loud goodbyes. Just a simple discharge and a silent car ride home. He sat in the back seat beside Emma, staring out the window like a ghost from another world. Robert drove while Landon sat up front, giving Nathan space. None of them spoke much during the ride. There was too much to say, and none of them knew how to start. The city passed by in a blur, but Nathan wasn’t really looking. He was lost in his own head, haunted by memories and guilt. When they finally reached Robert’s home, it felt like stepping into a place frozen in time. Nothing had changed, but everything felt different. Emma led Nathan to the guest room upstairs. The bed was already made. Clean clothes sat folded on a chair. “You can stay here for now,” she said softly. He nodded, didn’t speak. Just walked in and sat on the edge of the bed.Downstairs, Robert poured himself a cup of tea. Landon stood at the windo

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  • The Rejected Surrogate Mother Of The Genius Triplets    The Night

    Chapter 56: The night Landon couldn’t sleep that night. The words Smith told him kept playing in his head like a broken record. He sat in the dark, staring at the wall. His hands were shaking, and his heart was heavy. He had so many questions, but there was no one to ask. Nathan had disappeared. Smith was locked up. And Robert—the man he thought was his father—was dead.The next morning, Landon went to the prison to see Smith again. He needed answers. The guard recognized him and let him in. Smith was already waiting in the visitor’s room, sitting with his hands cuffed and eyes tired. He looked like a man who had carried secrets for too long.Landon sat down opposite him. "I want to know everything. No more lies."Smith nodded slowly. "I’ll tell you. But some things are going to hurt.""I don’t care. Just say it."Smith took a deep breath. "Your name is Landon Smith. You’re not Robert’s biological son. You’re mine. Your mother, Alice, was my first love. But I was poor, and Robert wa

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  • The Rejected Surrogate Mother Of The Genius Triplets    Never The same

    Chapter 57: Never The Same The moonlight bathed the mansion in a silver glow, casting long shadows through the wide hallways where Nathan walked silently. His mind was a storm. Everything that had happened in the past few weeks had left him torn between guilt and determination. The truth he had uncovered wasn’t something he could bury anymore. Smith’s lies had ruined lives, and now Nathan carried the weight of fixing it all.Earlier that day, he had met secretly with Landon in the abandoned cottage on the edge of the estate. It was the place where Robert used to take them when they were kids. The dusty walls still held faint traces of childhood laughter, now overtaken by tension and bitterness. Landon had stared at him with disbelief when Nathan confessed the truth—that he was Robert’s twin, not some distant cousin as he had pretended to be.“You killed our father,” Nathan had whispered, his voice heavy with pain.Landon had stumbled back, shaking his head. “No… I didn’t. I didn’t kn

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  • The Rejected Surrogate Mother Of The Genius Triplets    The price

    Chapter 58: The Price of PeaceNathan stood on the balcony of the mansion, watching the sun rise slowly over the hills. The orange and pink hues lit up the land that had once been drenched in secrets. Now, with Smith gone and the truth out in the open, things felt different. Quieter. But not peaceful. Not yet.He hadn't slept much the night before. Too many thoughts raced through his head. The town had turned against Smith, but there were still questions, still people unsure of what to believe. Some wondered if Nathan had come just for revenge, not justice. Some missed the man Smith had pretended to be.Landon joined him outside. He looked tired, but determined. The last few weeks had aged him, not in appearance, but in spirit. He had carried the guilt of killing his father—guilt that still lingered, even if it wasn’t truly his fault."We need to talk to the workers today," Landon said. "They deserve to hear it from us. What happened, what’s next."Nathan nodded. "We can’t just tear

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-05-04
  • The Rejected Surrogate Mother Of The Genius Triplets    Gone

    Chapter 59: Gone The morning after the town hall meeting was quiet, almost too quiet. The town had been shaken to its core by Nathan's revelations. While some people stayed indoors, processing everything, others gathered in small groups, whispering in hushed voices about Smith's betrayal and Robert's tragic end. Nathan stood at the mansion balcony, looking down at the estate's gardens, where the early sun kissed the dew-drenched leaves. His eyes were tired, but his heart felt a little lighter. For the first time in a long while, the truth had a voice.Inside, Landon was in the study, going through more of Robert's old journals. He wanted to understand his father better, to piece together the man he had never truly known. Each page revealed fragments of Robert's dreams, his fears, and his suspicions about Smith. "He knew something was wrong," Landon muttered to himself. "He just didn't know who to trust."Nathan entered the room, holding a cup of coffee. "Any luck finding more clues?

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  • The Rejected Surrogate Mother Of The Genius Triplets    The past

    Chapter 61: Unraveling the PastThe days that followed Smith’s escape were filled with silence, suspicion, and sudden change. The mansion no longer felt haunted, but neither did it feel whole. Nathan found himself staring out the tall windows more often, thinking about all the things Robert never got to say, all the truths he never lived to explain. But there was no time for sorrow now. They had to finish what they started.Landon had taken up the role of restoring order, not just within the family, but in the community. Many of the elders came forward to apologize, admitting they had chosen silence over truth when Robert died. Some did it out of fear, others out of loyalty to Smith. But now that the lies had been pulled apart, it was time to rebuild trust.While Landon handled the external matters, Nathan dug deeper into the past. He knew Smith wouldn’t stay hidden forever. Someone that dangerous didn’t run without a plan. And Nathan intended to uncover whatever was left of Smith's

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-05-07

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  • The Rejected Surrogate Mother Of The Genius Triplets    The past

    Chapter 61: Unraveling the PastThe days that followed Smith’s escape were filled with silence, suspicion, and sudden change. The mansion no longer felt haunted, but neither did it feel whole. Nathan found himself staring out the tall windows more often, thinking about all the things Robert never got to say, all the truths he never lived to explain. But there was no time for sorrow now. They had to finish what they started.Landon had taken up the role of restoring order, not just within the family, but in the community. Many of the elders came forward to apologize, admitting they had chosen silence over truth when Robert died. Some did it out of fear, others out of loyalty to Smith. But now that the lies had been pulled apart, it was time to rebuild trust.While Landon handled the external matters, Nathan dug deeper into the past. He knew Smith wouldn’t stay hidden forever. Someone that dangerous didn’t run without a plan. And Nathan intended to uncover whatever was left of Smith's

  • The Rejected Surrogate Mother Of The Genius Triplets    Gone

    Chapter 59: Gone The morning after the town hall meeting was quiet, almost too quiet. The town had been shaken to its core by Nathan's revelations. While some people stayed indoors, processing everything, others gathered in small groups, whispering in hushed voices about Smith's betrayal and Robert's tragic end. Nathan stood at the mansion balcony, looking down at the estate's gardens, where the early sun kissed the dew-drenched leaves. His eyes were tired, but his heart felt a little lighter. For the first time in a long while, the truth had a voice.Inside, Landon was in the study, going through more of Robert's old journals. He wanted to understand his father better, to piece together the man he had never truly known. Each page revealed fragments of Robert's dreams, his fears, and his suspicions about Smith. "He knew something was wrong," Landon muttered to himself. "He just didn't know who to trust."Nathan entered the room, holding a cup of coffee. "Any luck finding more clues?

  • The Rejected Surrogate Mother Of The Genius Triplets    The price

    Chapter 58: The Price of PeaceNathan stood on the balcony of the mansion, watching the sun rise slowly over the hills. The orange and pink hues lit up the land that had once been drenched in secrets. Now, with Smith gone and the truth out in the open, things felt different. Quieter. But not peaceful. Not yet.He hadn't slept much the night before. Too many thoughts raced through his head. The town had turned against Smith, but there were still questions, still people unsure of what to believe. Some wondered if Nathan had come just for revenge, not justice. Some missed the man Smith had pretended to be.Landon joined him outside. He looked tired, but determined. The last few weeks had aged him, not in appearance, but in spirit. He had carried the guilt of killing his father—guilt that still lingered, even if it wasn’t truly his fault."We need to talk to the workers today," Landon said. "They deserve to hear it from us. What happened, what’s next."Nathan nodded. "We can’t just tear

  • The Rejected Surrogate Mother Of The Genius Triplets    Never The same

    Chapter 57: Never The Same The moonlight bathed the mansion in a silver glow, casting long shadows through the wide hallways where Nathan walked silently. His mind was a storm. Everything that had happened in the past few weeks had left him torn between guilt and determination. The truth he had uncovered wasn’t something he could bury anymore. Smith’s lies had ruined lives, and now Nathan carried the weight of fixing it all.Earlier that day, he had met secretly with Landon in the abandoned cottage on the edge of the estate. It was the place where Robert used to take them when they were kids. The dusty walls still held faint traces of childhood laughter, now overtaken by tension and bitterness. Landon had stared at him with disbelief when Nathan confessed the truth—that he was Robert’s twin, not some distant cousin as he had pretended to be.“You killed our father,” Nathan had whispered, his voice heavy with pain.Landon had stumbled back, shaking his head. “No… I didn’t. I didn’t kn

  • The Rejected Surrogate Mother Of The Genius Triplets    The Night

    Chapter 56: The night Landon couldn’t sleep that night. The words Smith told him kept playing in his head like a broken record. He sat in the dark, staring at the wall. His hands were shaking, and his heart was heavy. He had so many questions, but there was no one to ask. Nathan had disappeared. Smith was locked up. And Robert—the man he thought was his father—was dead.The next morning, Landon went to the prison to see Smith again. He needed answers. The guard recognized him and let him in. Smith was already waiting in the visitor’s room, sitting with his hands cuffed and eyes tired. He looked like a man who had carried secrets for too long.Landon sat down opposite him. "I want to know everything. No more lies."Smith nodded slowly. "I’ll tell you. But some things are going to hurt.""I don’t care. Just say it."Smith took a deep breath. "Your name is Landon Smith. You’re not Robert’s biological son. You’re mine. Your mother, Alice, was my first love. But I was poor, and Robert wa

  • The Rejected Surrogate Mother Of The Genius Triplets    His woman

    Chapter 55: His Woman The day Nathan left the hospital was quiet. There was no celebration, no speeches or loud goodbyes. Just a simple discharge and a silent car ride home. He sat in the back seat beside Emma, staring out the window like a ghost from another world. Robert drove while Landon sat up front, giving Nathan space. None of them spoke much during the ride. There was too much to say, and none of them knew how to start. The city passed by in a blur, but Nathan wasn’t really looking. He was lost in his own head, haunted by memories and guilt. When they finally reached Robert’s home, it felt like stepping into a place frozen in time. Nothing had changed, but everything felt different. Emma led Nathan to the guest room upstairs. The bed was already made. Clean clothes sat folded on a chair. “You can stay here for now,” she said softly. He nodded, didn’t speak. Just walked in and sat on the edge of the bed.Downstairs, Robert poured himself a cup of tea. Landon stood at the windo

  • The Rejected Surrogate Mother Of The Genius Triplets    trembling

    Chapter 54: trembling Robert’s heart broke at the sound of Nathan’s words. He wanted to pull him close, to tell him that it was all going to be okay, that they could fix this. But he knew better than to lie. He knew that this would take time. He had to be patient."You don’t have to face it all at once," Robert said quietly. "We’ll take it slow. We’ll work through this together. But you have to trust me, Nathan. I’m not going to leave you. I’m here, and I’m not going anywhere."Nathan didn’t answer at first. He just lay there, his eyes closed again, his face turned away. But Robert could see the tears at the corners of his eyes. Nathan was trying to be strong, trying to hold it all together. But the truth was too much for him to carry alone."I’m sorry," Nathan whispered after a long pause, his voice breaking. "I’m so sorry."Robert’s chest tightened, and he fought to keep his emotions in check. "You don’t have to apologize. You don’t have to carry this alone anymore."Nathan finally

  • The Rejected Surrogate Mother Of The Genius Triplets    The Game

    Chapter 53: The GameThe gun in Nathan’s hand trembled slightly, as though the weight of it was too much for him to bear. Robert could see the conflict in his eyes, the flicker of uncertainty that passed through them. Was Nathan really ready to do this? Ready to pull the trigger and end everything?Robert’s heart hammered in his chest, the blood rushing in his ears. He couldn’t believe it, not after everything they’d been through. The truth about Nathan, about his son, was like a punch to the gut. How had this happened? How could he have been blind to it all these years?But now wasn’t the time to dwell on the past. Now was the time to act. Nathan was standing there, the weapon raised, and Robert knew that the next few seconds would decide everything."Put the gun down, Nathan," Robert said, his voice steady, despite the panic that swirled inside him. "This isn’t the way. You don’t have to do this."Nathan’s eyes flickered, but the gun didn’t waver. "You don’t understand, do you? You

  • The Rejected Surrogate Mother Of The Genius Triplets    A Bitter Truth

    Chapter 52: A bitter Truth The drive felt long, each mile a reminder that they were getting closer to something they couldn’t fully prepare for. Robert kept his thoughts to himself, but his mind raced. He had always been ahead of Nathan, always outwitting him, always prepared for his next move. But this time, the rules were different. This time, Nathan wasn’t the only one playing.They arrived at Clearwater just as the sun began to dip below the horizon. The small town was eerily quiet, the kind of place that seemed to hold its breath, waiting for something to happen. The motel was tucked away at the edge of the town, almost hidden behind a line of trees. It wasn’t much to look at—faded signs, cracked pavement, a few cars parked outside."We’ll stay in separate rooms," Robert said, his voice low. "Keep a low profile. Nathan won’t expect us to show up this soon. If he’s here, we’ll catch him off guard."Landon nodded. "Let’s do this."They checked into the motel, each of them silently

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