Chapter 1733

The most straightforward way to settle the matter was for the Nellson family to officially clarify Janet's parentage. Even if Terence produced a paternity test to prove Janet's parentage, she would still face endless speculation and controversy just because she'd lived as a Nellson for years. Patrick's solution was indeed the most direct way and the one that would spare Janet the most harm. Even so, Chantelle refused without hesitation. "No, that won't be necessary, Patrick." Silence fell instantly on the other end of the line. "I'll find a way to handle Janie's situation myself," Chantelle said, though she knew he meant well. "Thank you." But that wasn't what Patrick wanted to hear. "And how exactly do you plan to solve it on your own?" Chantelle hadn't figured out a concrete plan yet, but she knew one thing with absolute certainty—once a lie was questioned, trying to cover it with another would only create more cracks and doubts. She couldn't possibly pretend to be married to