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“Kathy, what's the reason for this meet-up?” Madeline asked as she settled across from Kathy in the booth,
genuinely curious about Kathy's sudden invitation. Considering their last interaction at Carter Manor, where
Kathy had not minced words in her criticism, this invitation stirred her curiosity about Kathy's intentions.
“Madeline, I'm expecting,” Kathy blurted out.
Madeline, sipping her lemonade, was caught off guard and started coughing. Surprised, she stared at Kathy,
wondering when Kathy had becso reckless.
Kathy, avoiding Madeline's probing look, murmured, “It's been about two weeks.”
Setting her glass down, Madeline dabbed at her lips with a napkin before asking, “And why are you telling me
this?” The possibility of Kathy sharing such sensitive information without fear of it reaching the Carter family
seemed unlikely. It suggested either an overestimation of trust or perhaps an underestimation of the complexity
of their relationship. “Who's the father? Why ctoinstead of him?” Madeline pressed.
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“I don’t know who the father is,” Kathy admitted, a statement that left Madeline in disbelief. Kathy's past had its
wild moments, but this was uncharted territory. Kathy had been closely monitored by her family until recently.
They had lessened their vigilance, believing she had changed. Then, Kathy found herself pregnant after a night
out,
By coincidence, she encountered Madeline at the hospital and shifted the family’s focus onto Madeline, seizing
the chance to address her own predicament discreetly. Yet, witnessing how Madeline utilized her pregnancy to
secure a position within the Carter family had given Kathy pause for thought. A child, regardless of its gender,
represented a legacy, a powerful bargaining chip.
Madeline couldn't help but let out a derisive laugh, her gaze hardening. “It seems you're not as well-behaved as
you pretend to be.”
Kathy's rebellion had escalated to a secret pregnancy, a fact she couldn't hide from Madeline's piercing
observation. Despite the sting of Madeline’s words, Kathy had cprepared, willing to face whatever backlash
awaited her. “I'm looking to find a father for this child,” she stated, a declaration that left Madeline momentarily
speechless.
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“How do you plan on ‘finding’ a father? Do you think people won't question the child's paternity?” Madeline
challenged, skepticism painting her tone.
Kathy met Madeline's gaze with resolve. “How many really opt for a paternity test once the child is born?
Aristocratic circles are rife with tales of children being swapped. My situation won't stand out.”
Madeline processed this, piecing together Kathy's bold, if not desperate, plan. “So, what do you need from me?”
she asked, curiosity piqued.
“I've got someone in mind, but I'll need your assistance to make it happen.”
Madeline settled deeper into the booth, her skepticism clear as she folded her arms. “Given my lack of sway
within any notable family circles, you're seeking my aid? Amusing.”
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If Madeline possessed the necessary influence or connections, she’d have utilized them for her own benefit, not
for Kathy's. She was no one’s pawn.
Kathy adopted a more subdued tone, pressing her case. “I need your support in this. You're on the verge of
becoming a part of the Carter family, and | gather you'd prefer not to deal with my antics regularly, correct? If |
were to marry and move away, | assure you, I'd cease to be a thorn in your side, even offering financial
compensation each month.”
Madeline took a moment to weigh Kathy's words. Indeed, the thought of Kathy leveraging her familial ties to stir
trouble within the Carter household was unappealing. Kathy's departure could indeed make Madeline's life more
serene.
After a brief period of consideration, Madeline relented. “Very well. Who's caught your eye, and what part must |
play in your scheme?”
“Bryson Andrews,” Kathy revealed, laying her plan bare.
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