Chapter 602

Even Chairman Harper, who had illegitimate children outside his marriage, dared not bring them home—preferring to adopt his brother's son rather than acknowledge his own. All because his wife wouldn’t allow it. Mrs. Harper wielded formidable influence. Her presence alone commanded respect. Even Chairman Harper had to tread carefully around her. At that moment, Nathan was seated at the dining table, picking at his meal. His relationship with Mrs. Harper was decent—since he had been adopted as a child, he regarded her as his mother. But more than anything, he feared her. Just like Irene, he was intimidated by her. Chairman Harper sat at the head of the table, eating with calm indifference. Nathan kept stealing glances at his parents, hesitating for a long while before finally mustering the courage to speak. His fidgeting made Mrs. Harper frown. "Spit it out," she said coldly. Nathan flinched, meeting her gaze before nodding slightly. "Mom… well, Flora is pregnant with my child. I…" He wa