CHAPTER 097.

As Kendrick trudged upstairs, his mind was a whirl of conflicting emotions. The events of the day had left him weary, yet he knew rest would not come easily. His sister, Evelyn, was already tailing him with her rapid-fire questions, her curiosity as relentless as ever.

"Kendrick, wait!" Evelyn called, her footsteps echoing up the grand staircase. "Do you really have a child on the way? And you didn't tell any of us?"

Kendrick sighed, rubbing his temples. "Evelyn, it's not what you think," he replied, trying to keep his voice calm. "There are a lot of things happening that you don't know about."

Evelyn's eyes were wide with a mixture of shock and excitement. "But is it true? Are you going to be a father?"

Kendrick stopped at the landing, turning to face her. "Evelyn, I need you to trust me on this. There's a lot more to the story than what Peace said. I'll explain everything in due time, but right now, I have something important to do."

Evelyn crossed her arms, a stubborn look