Chapter 1581

Meryl's anxiety grew by the second. She couldn't bear to see Chantelle suffer anymore and feared this impulsive act might ruin her entire future. "But this is Terence's only daughter we're talking about!" Maryanne blurted out instinctively. "Even if he doesn't seek custody, how can he not acknowledge her? I'm sure Janie must really want a father!" "Of course Janie wants a father," Meryl said, her eyes reddening. "She actually understands everything. She's known for a long time that Patrick isn't her father. She's asked us who her real father is, but we couldn't tell her. Chantelle doesn't want her to know. Yet, she's afraid that she won't be able to resist Janie's pleading." Terence remained silent, but his heart was in turmoil. Guilt and heartache filled his chest, making each breath he took painful. Maryanne looked at Terence. This was his personal matter, after all. She was just stating her opinion, not making decisions for him. "Of course, we can't stop you if you choose to ac