Forbidden Passion
Chapter 723 The Unbreakable Bond of Blood

Evelyn stood up and rushed to Ethan, grabbing his arms tightly and asking excitedly, "What did you just say? Who is your father?" Ruby was shocked for a moment. She hurried over, grabbed Evelyn's hand, and said anxiously, "Evelyn, you're scaring Ethan." Evelyn shook off Ruby's hand with such force that Ruby, who wasn't steady on her feet, fell to the ground, stunned.

Ethan, stood in front of Ruby with his arms outstretched, glaring at Evelyn, saying, "You're a bad person. Don't hurt my mom!"

In fact, Evelyn didn't mean to push Ruby. She was just so emotional upon hearing Ethan say his father was Donovan. "Who is your father? Ethan."

Ruby grabbed Ethan's hand and pulled him behind her. She looked at Evelyn, saying, "Evelyn, please calm down. I'll tell you everything."

Evelyn, who had seen a lot in her life, had once gone to Caneda to find Phoebe and had quickly accepted Hubert, Boris, and Noomi. But at this moment, looking at Ethan, she couldn't control her emotions, and her voice trembled as she said, "Is he really Donovan's child?"

Ruby closed her eyes for a moment, then said, "Yes, Ethan is Donovan's child. Evelyn, I'm sorry. I made the decision to have him on my own."

Evelyn sat down on the ground, staring at Ethan with tears streaming down her face, "Ethan, come here, let Grandma take a look at you." Ethan clung to Ruby's hand, looking nervously at Evelyn.

Boris saw Evelyn sitting on the ground and ran over to pull her up, saying with a slight smile, "Grandma, you can't sit on the ground, it's cold."

Ruby finally moved. She got up and helped Evelyn, saying, "Evelyn, please get up."

Evelyn, overwhelmed by the truth, felt weak in the legs. With the help of Ruby, Boris, and Ethan, she was led to the couch. Ruby went to the kitchen, poured a glass of water, and handed it to Evelyn.

Evelyn held the glass, the steam blurring her vision. Ruby summarized her past three years in a few sentences.

Ruby spoke lightly, but Evelyn could tell that Ruby had had a hard time with Ethan. Otherwise, she wouldn't have moved to Golden Apartment. "Miss Adams."

"Evelyn, please call me Ruby," Ruby said with a gentle smile.

Evelyn replied, "Alright, Ruby, you've had a hard time these past few years, raising Ethan alone. It must have been tough?"

"It wasn't too bad. With Ethan by my side, it wasn't hard at all." Ruby looked down at Ethan, who was clinging to her, and touched his head softly.

Back then, Ruby had found life particularly hard. Several times, she had desperately wanted to reunite with Donovan, but she feared that even if she saw him, he wouldn't forgive her.

Evelyn knew all too well the hardships of raising a child alone. She knew Ruby just didn't want her to worry. Evelyn held Ruby's hand, saying, "Ruby, thank you for giving birth to Ethan and leaving Donovan's bloodline. Thank you." Hearing Evelyn's choked voice, Ruby's eyes also welled up. She closed her eyes, her throat tight with emotion.

Ruby thought she didn't deserve any thanks.

If she hadn't stayed by Vanessa's side and abetted her, Donovan wouldn't have died at sea. It was all her fault.

But looking at Evelyn, Ruby couldn't say it. She didn't want Evelyn to know the mistakes she had made and see the disappointment in her eyes.

Pamela took Hubert and Noomi back to the villa, constantly looking back, afraid that Theodore might secretly follow them and find out where they lived.

Once inside, Pamela hid behind the door, looking outside for a long time. Seeing no one following, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Turning around, Pamela saw Hubert and Noomi standing in front of her, looking at her curiously, asking with a naive expression, "Pamela, what are you looking at?"

Pamela was startled and patted her chest, saying, "Nothing. Aren't you hungry? I'll get you something to eat."

Hearing there was food, Hubert and Noomi happily followed her. Pamela got them something to eat and then went to the kitchen to make lunch.

Closing the door, Pamela took out her phone and made a call. The other end quickly picked up, and she lowered her voice, "Mr. Vanderbilt, I have something to tell you."

Edward glanced at Madison in front of him, got up, and walked out of the private room. Leaning against the door, he said coldly, "Go ahead."

Pamela looked around nervously, even though she knew she was alone at home. She was still anxious, afraid of being caught informing Edward.

"I just took Hubert and Noomi for a walk outside the community and ran into Mr. Reynolds. The kids spent a long time with him."

Edward's face darkened in an instant, saying coldly, "What was he doing there?"

"He had a cat with him, seemed to be out walking it. He might live nearby. What if he runs into the kids again next time?"

"I'll handle it." Edward hung up the phone and stood in the hallway for a while, feeling a tightness in his chest.

Edward thought to himself, 'Why is Theodore at Lakeview Estates? Is it a coincidence, or does Theodore go there on purpose?'

Edward had already heard from Guadalupe and Pamela that Theodore had run into Hubert, Boris, and Noomi several times. It was happening too often. Could it be the unbreakable bond of blood? Edward clenched his fist. Suddenly, the wooden door opened, and Madison poked her head out, saying, "Edward, who was on the phone? Why did you take it outside?"

Madison, dressed in a small suit, had a much better taste now than before.

Edward put his phone back in his pocket and said indifferently, "Nothing. Let's go back in. The food is getting cold."

Madison smiled, hooked her arm around his, and slid her fingers down, trying to hold his hand, but Edward avoided her.

"Sit down."

Madison's hand froze in mid-air. Seeing Edward already seated, she withdrew her hand and knelt across from him, "This place is really good. I've been wanting you to try it with me. Try this dish." "Where were we?"

Madison paused for a moment, then continued, "A few days ago at the Penguin Video screening, remember they caught Theodore and Phoebe having a late-night snack after the event? Didn't you know about that?" Edward's hand, hanging by his side, stiffened, and his face darkened, "I knew. Phoebe told me. By the way, when did Theodore buy a house in Lakeview Estates?"

Madison thought for a moment and said, "I don't think he did. The Reynolds Group is in the east of the city, and Lakeview Estates is in the west. He wouldn't need to buy a house there. Commuting across half the city every day doesn't fit Theodore's time management principles."

A glint of realization flashed in Edward's eyes. If Theodore didn't buy a house, then he must have gone there on purpose. It seemed Edward couldn't wait any longer.