Chapter 244

Caleb's visage contorted into an intense scowl, his features twisted with restrained fury. His demeanor was reminiscent of gathering storm clouds, casting a foreboding shadow over the tense standoff. Susan couldn't help but feel the weight of his suppressed emotions, like the heavy, oppressive atmosphere before a tempest.

As they stood locked in their silent confrontation, their tension drew the attention of passersby. Yet, the palpable anger radiating from Caleb acted as an invisible barrier, warding off any attempts at intervention. The atmosphere around them grew thick with unease, like a looming low-pressure system, compelling onlookers to keep their distance, wary of the brewing storm.

Susan was also trembling, eager to get rid of him quickly. "The child has nothing to do with you. It's ridiculous that you're asking that question."

"Yes, I'm ridiculous. I've always been a joke in your eyes, haven't I?"

A toy, a joke.

He was just one of the many men in her life.

Caleb became even angrier.

"How can you be so sure the child is his?" Caleb's accusation cut through the tension, his words laced with skepticism. "You were seeing other men at the same time. It could be anyone's child. We were together most often. Maybe the child is mine."

Susan couldn't help but scoff, though the amusement quickly dissolved into a sharp pang of irritation. Caleb's words stung, a reminder of the bitterness festering between them.

She actually despised him like this!

"Are you married?"

"Yes." Susan lied as she felt a surge of courage from somewhere, meeting his gaze directly with coldness in her eyes.

"My senior is in Fagmar now, and we are raising our son together."

"Are you separated?"

"Of course not. It's just a temporary separation. We are both working hard for the sake of our child and a better future."

We?

She said, "We."

Suddenly, Caleb's heart ached even more. Besides that, he also felt unwilling.

She wanted marriage, and he could give it to her. He would pamper her and make her the envy of all women in the world. But she didn't want him, she married another man who was much more ordinary compared to him.

He couldn't compare to her senior? Why? He really wanted to know the reason.

But Caleb's pride didn't allow him to ask such a lowly question.

He just sneered disdainfully, "Your so-called working hard together is just using your beauty to get clients, socializing every night, and revolving around different men? Maybe your senior in Fagmar is also drinking with female clients every day. You guys are 'working hard' for the sake of raising a child, truly."

Although he spoke harshly, Susan breathed a sigh of relief. At least he believed her, to some extent.

No matter how he treated her, she was never afraid of him. At most, she would just be humiliated by him. But if he stole Oliver away, it would kill her."

"I didn't use my looks to get clients. I earned all my money through my hard work," Susan said seriously. She had absolute confidence when she said this.

"Is that so? Then why didn't you tell me you were married? Why didn't you tell me you were a mother?"

"Was there a need?"

Caleb smiled even colder. "Need, or are you just too scared? Weren't you just pretending to be single so I would give you the job?"

Susan was speechless because she had never encountered such an unreasonable person. How could he be so audacious?

"Caleb, you need to understand that you forced this job on me. I didn't want it."

"Even though you said you didn't want it, you honestly took the job and went to the construction site every day. Susan, you're really stubborn." Caleb laughed coldly. His smile was icy, chilling, and carried a strong impact.

"Taking my money to support you and other men's children, you're really scheming. Do you think I'm a fool? Are you toying with me?"

She had hidden it so well, all just to deceive him, but her secret would definitely be exposed. And now he had found out!

If it weren't for him bumping into her today, how long would she have continued to fool him?

This was already the second time. Caleb was played a fool in front of her, often being teased by her!

"No one wants your money, I don't want your job."

"Say it again."

"I don't want your job. I would rather starve than accept your favor. Do you understand?" Susan emphasized this clearly and firmly.

"Alright, get lost! But you'll definitely come back begging me."

The certainty in his tone made Susan panic. No one knew Caleb's abilities better than her; He always kept his word.

What did he want to do?

But Susan didn't dare to continue thinking. Caleb let go of her hand and she immediately ran away. Her steps became faster and faster like she was fleeing. She hurriedly hid in the women's restroom and called Victoria, making up an excuse that there was an urgent matter at work, and asked Victoria to take Oliver home first.

After hanging up the phone, all of Susan's strength instantly drained. She leaned on the sink with both hands, looking at her pale face in the mirror, revealing a fearful and bitter expression.

No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't escape from Caleb.

She had a premonition that this lie wouldn't deceive him for long.

Once Caleb found out that Oliver was his son, he would definitely find a way to take Oliver away and torture her mercilessly.

Just thinking about this made Susan's heartache.

Tears shimmered in her eyes. She felt fragile and helpless. "Oliver, Oliver..."

The Eilish Villa.

"Mr. Eilish, Mrs. Eilish, welcome back," the housekeeper greeted as she took the things from the hands of the two.

"Give Candy a bath first." Grace handed Candy to the maid and followed Caleb into the room.

"Who did you go to see just now?"

Caleb raised his head and unbuttoned his collar. He felt a tightness in his chest and was restless.

All he could think about was Susan and that child.

"Did you smoke?"

There was a faint smell of cigarettes on him, but Grace still noticed. "Didn't you promise our daughter to quit smoking? Why are you still smoking?"

Caleb frowned, but it seemed like he couldn't hear her speaking as he walked briskly toward the bathroom.

"Are you deaf? Can't you hear me talking?" Grace caught up to him and grabbed his sleeve.

"I asked you, who did you go to see just now?"

"No one." Caleb impatiently glanced at her.

"I clearly saw you running after a woman. Who is that woman?"

"Which woman?" Caleb immediately questioned sensitively.

Grace panicked and almost revealed the truth.

He didn't know that she had gone to see Susan alone back then, and she couldn't let him know.

"Don't play dumb. You still have that woman's perfume on you. Tell me, do you have a mistress? Who is that woman?" Grace panicked. She was afraid that he had a mistress, and even more afraid that the mistress was Susan.

Over these years, Caleb had been a responsible father, but he had never loved Grace. Not only that, he had set up a barrier, completely isolating her.

Grace was well aware that he had always loved Susan!

It had been four years. After going through four years of marriage, he still couldn't forget Susan.

Was that despicable woman his true love?