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    Kathy sat upright on the sofa, her hands tightly sped together. Despite her parents being by her side, the stern gazes of Darwin, Raina, and Bryson made her feel uneasy. Sharon and Juliana had decided to teach Kathy a lesson after learning about her actions.


    However, when they saw her kneeling and crying, confessing her feelings for only Bryson, their hearts softened. Kathy was young, and mistakes were bound to happen. As her family, they needed to think strategically about how to turn this situation to their advantage. Encounters like this could be especially damaging for young women, while men could easily walk away without any consequences.


    Moreover, Derek and Adrian had mentioned that this could greatly benefit their family. So, the Carter family deliberated on how best to use this to their advantage.


    Sharon chuckled lightly. “Kathy’s dad and I didn’t want to get involved in the young people’s affairs. We’re here because Kathy is pregnant.”


    She ced a report on the table and slid it across. “Take a look at this.”


    The Andrews family members turned pale as they read the report under the watchful eyes of the Carter family. Kathy was indeed pregnant.


    Bryson quickly calcted the timing. The dates aligned perfectly with when the video had surfaced. Could he be the father? Joanna, in disbelief, examined the report. Despite her doubts, the report confirmed Kathy’s pregnancy. Visibly upset, she mmed the report down on the table, her face remaining silent.


    Adrian nced over at the Andrews family and said, “Kathy is cherished in our family. It’s her right to date Bryson. But now that she’s pregnant, we need to step in. The child is innocent. Surely, you wouldn’t want the baby to grow up without a father, would you?” His words echoed those Madeline had used when she first visited the Carter family.


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    It turned out this was the rationale behind arranging a shotgun wedding for their daughter. With Kathy carrying a baby, they felt they had power over the Andrews family and could demand whatever they wanted without limits. Adrian remainedposed.


    Derek’s presence wasn’t ideal. Adrian was the one best suited to advocate for the Carter family. He needed to stay calm and assert the Carter family’s demands to the Andrews family, just as his son had suggested.


    Darwin furrowed his brow and said, “If Bryson is the father, we’ll take responsibility. What do you think, Bryson?”


    Darwin had anticipated that the Carter family’s main purpose was marypensation, but he hadn’t expected this turn of events.


    Yet, Bryson found himself trapped and felt forced toply. He med his son for the major failure, despite everything he had experienced in the business world.


    Bryson, holding the report, remained silent for a moment before saying, “The decision rests with the Carter family. I won’t object.”


    With the report clearly indicating his paternity, what else could he say? Deny that he was the father? The video that had circted across Glophia had already confirmed his involvement.


    Raina scoffed as she observed the Carter family’s expressions. “I’ve encountered many like you before. If not for that video some time ago, we wouldn’t have even let you enter the door.”


    Raina’sment implied that Kathy had nned the entire scenario, causing the Carter family’s expressions to darken. Kathy’s face showed panic as she quickly rified, “It was Bryson. He dragged me into the room… and then it just happened.”


    As she spoke, tears welled up in her eyes. She was no longer the arrogant and domineering Kathy everyone had known.


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