Chapter 769

Alexa was certain that Gerald wouldn't have believed her. Instead, he would have rejected her request and used it as a chance to humiliate her. Gerald opened his mouth, struggling to find a defense, but her logic was flawless. After a moment of silence, he said in a low voice, "Alexa, I believe you now. Could you let me see Blake after we finish eating?" Gerald cautiously and humbly pleaded. He could hardly imagine how she raised the child and got through those four years alone. Thinking about the child growing up without a father was hard for him. Had they faced unfair treatment or harsh rumors while abroad because of the language barrier? He felt like he owed them far too much, like a father who'd completely failed them. He had even called his son a bastard. When he remembered how he had treated Alexa recently, he felt bitter regret. His jaw tightened as he looked at her, guilt evident in his eyes. "I'm sorry, Alexa. I've treated you and our son so horribly. It was all my fault