Chapter 947

　　Tabitha gripped her sleeve tightly, knowing that any further denial would be pointless. 　　She had hidden for so long and considered every possible outcome, but she never imagined her identity would be exposed like this. 　　She took a deep breath. "Mr. Holmes, I can explain." 　　Cyrus suddenly slammed his fist onto the dressing table, the wood letting out a dull, heavy thud. 　　Tabitha's body trembled uncontrollably. 　　"So you never lost your memory at all?" His voice was ground out through his teeth. 　　Tabitha closed her eyes briefly, and when she opened them again, she'd regained her composure. "No." 　　"The child Misha saw—is Derek's daughter?" 　　"Yes." 　　"You and Derek—" 　　Tabitha licked her dry lips. "Our relationship is very complicated." 　　Even as she said it, she knew she was avoiding the real answer. She couldn't exactly say, "Derek became my ex-mate with benefits." That would sound ridiculous. 　　"So you—" 　　"Mr. Holmes," Tabitha interrupted him, meeting his gaze directly, "I am