Chapter 600

Evelyn quickly spoke up, "Madelyn, the child is indeed Ethan's. It was my idea for Ethan to accept him, not his own choice. I pleaded with him to keep the child... I know you can't have children, so I thought if he could get custody, the child could be with you, making up for you not being able to be a mom. After all, the child carries our family bloodline. I couldn't bear to see him suffer with Donna. Madelyn... you're a kind-hearted girl. Don't you want our family name to continue? You'll understand my choice, right?" Donna hid in a corner, secretly listening to their conversation. George chimed in, "Miss Jent, the child doesn't change your relationship with our young master. The position of Mrs. Arnold is a coveted one. If you're upset, you shouldn't let another woman win. You know what's best. You must understand." Madelyn stood up and said, "I'm sorry, Evelyn. I still want to end the engagement. If I've upset you, I apologize." She then took out a letter of engagement written