Chapter 136: A WEB OF SECRETS

Edeline “Why didn’t you ever mention it to him?” I asked softly, curiosity tinged with concern in my voice. She nervously bit her bottom lip, her gaze shifting away as she glanced down at her hands resting in her lap. For a moment, she seemed lost in her thoughts, gathering the strength to face me. When she finally met my gaze, her expression was one of pain and regret. “It was a difficult situation, one I promised not to disclose,” she began, her voice trembling slightly. “At the time, I had strong feelings for your father, but I made a terrible mistake and felt rejected by Jack. When I realized I was pregnant, I didn’t want to cause any harm to Jack or his friendship with William. Jack and William had such a close bond, and I wanted to preserve that. If I had told Jack about William and me, it would have jeopardized our future together. His parents would likely have influenced him to reject me, and there would have been doubts about Nixx’s paternity. I would have been forced to mate