บททั้งหมดของ Overdrawn Hearts: บทที่ 1 - บทที่ 7

"Timothy, Caleb isn't your son."When Claire said that to me, I was a lot calmer than she expected me to be.The truth was, I had already started to suspect things. From Caleb being born two months early, to how he looked less and less like me as he grew, and then the sudden arrival of the man who had recently moved into the villa next door—everything started to add up."Caleb's real father is the heir to the richest family in Berglaton. The Lancaster family has very few direct descendants left. If Caleb is officially acknowledged, Lincoln can surpass his frail uncle and take over the family."Claire bit her lip and added when I didn't respond, "Timothy, can we get a fake divorce for Caleb's future? Once everything settles down, I'll come back to you."I gave her a bitter smile. She'd already said everything so clearly. Did it even matter whether I agreed or not?But knowing that the boy I had raised for nine years wasn't my son and that he would soon be calling another man "Dad"

I silently stood outside the private dining room with clenched fists.Oscar said, "Why are you still calling me "Mr. Bennett"? We're family now. Just call me Oscar."Margaret added, "Exactly. Lincoln, don't be so formal. I wish you were my son-in-law ten years ago."Caleb beamed. "Come on, Dad, just treat us like family now. And I can finally call you my dad!"Lincoln grinned and greeted, "Oscar, Margaret, and my sweet boy." Then, he leaned over and kissed Claire on the cheek. "Honey."She blushed.Right then, as I stood outside the door, I felt a chill settle deep in my chest.So, this was their "family celebration dinner."All this time, I thought that at the very least, Claire's parents still respected me.But it was all fake. Claire was fake, Caleb was fake, and their whole family had lied to me. Only the years I had given to them were real.Just then, a waiter passed by with a tray. "Excuse me, sir. Are you with them?"Everyone turned their heads at once and saw me stan

When I returned to Berglaton, I met my father and officially took over the family business.He intended to have me take over the entire corporation, but Langston looked concerned and voiced his worries."Dad, Timothy just got back. If you put him straight to the headquarters, the board may push back. How about letting him cut his teeth on one of the branch projects first? If he handles it well, no one will question his qualifications."My father considered it for a moment, then turned to me. "The mining project's not easy, but if you pull it off, it'll be a great way to earn their respect. What do you think?"I nodded with confidence. "Trust me, Dad. I won't let you down."I knew exactly what Langston was doing.After years of waiting in the shadows, how could he possibly accept losing the position of heir to me overnight?But that was fine. If he wanted to dig a hole for me, he'd better be prepared to fall into it himself.So, I accepted the project, and for the next two weeks

At first, I didn't want to see Claire. However, my secretary told me she'd been waiting outside the building for hours and refused to leave, and this was starting to affect the company's reputation.Not to mention, legally, the divorce still wasn't finalized. So, she was still my wife.In the end, I agreed to meet her, but I made it clear I wouldn't see Caleb. After all, my father had already declared that the descendants of Langston and Lincoln were no longer welcome anywhere near the family.Claire stood in front of me, her eyes brimming with tears. "Is there a chance we could start over?" she asked. She said that if I didn't want Caleb, she would leave him with her parents. After all, the child carried her last name. Now, all she wanted was my forgiveness."Timothy, I really do love you," she said. "You must've known I read that document. I knew you'd set a trap to win the bid, but I still helped you fool Lincoln.""Do you think that if you hadn't helped, I wouldn't have beaten