Chapter 8

Three days later, at Keanu’s company’s product launch. Suddenly, the internet was flooded with a medical report about my infertility. In an instant, I was thrust into the spotlight. My son was labeled an illegitimate child by countless netizens. Reporters were supposed to be asking about the new product. Instead, the questions fired off like bullets: "Mr. Lowe, how do you feel about all this?" "Is the online report just a rumor?" "Will these stories affect your marriage to Mrs. Lowe?" I stood next to Keanu, microphones shoved in my face, the questions coming non-stop. "Mrs. Lowe, are the online rumors true?" "What will you do next?" "Can you really say things are over between you and Mr. Carter?" In the crowd, I spotted Eric’s mother, Diane, sitting in a wheelchair at the very back, watching from afar as if admiring the spectacle. Keanu’s hand slipped around my waist from behind, giving me a reassuring look that made me feel safe. “Don’t worry, I’ll handle this.” I squeez