Chapter 217. A Blissful Moment.

"This is the reason why I say you should not yet, ma'am. You have to understand what I want to tell you because it's really important. I don't really know the details but I think the young master will be able to talk about that later but for now, I want to tell you how it happened,” Steve said.

“What? No way! I'm not going to believe it anywhere this year until he confirms it himself.”

“You have to understand, ma'am. I really didn't mean to hide it from you. It wasn't something that I wanted to do, but something that I just had to do, because of good reasons. Please listen to me, ma'am,” he begged.

Now, he was begging, but she didn't listen.

Steve and Mrs. Claire stood face to face, their tear-streaked faces revealing the depth of emotion that had unfolded between them. Passersby couldn't help but notice the rare vulnerability etched on both their faces.

With a quivering voice, Mrs. Claire broke the heavy silence, her words cutting through the air. "Is it true, Steve? Did