Chapter 216

Even someone like Vincent Bennett had always lived through chaos and storms. Clara Walton stood there quietly, eyes fixed on him. For a moment, she had no idea where to even begin. He felt like a stranger again. But then, her gaze fell on his arms. He was holding a baby. Looked like the baby hadn’t even reached full term yet. In an instant, her heart started pounding faster. Somehow, just from that small action, she seemed to get it. Her breathing grew shallow. Instinctively, she looked over at Nathaniel Griffith. He gave her a reassuring smile. That smile almost pushed her heart right up into her throat. Before she knew it, Vincent was already standing right in front of her. She could now clearly see the baby. He was fast asleep, quiet and peaceful. Vincent’s voice came low and steady. Every word was slow and deliberate. “This is your baby. Back in the NICU, I had someone switch him out.” He didn’t sugarcoat it. And when he looked at her, there was even a tiny smile on his face. “What