Chapter 1862
“What Baker didn’t see coming was that the Wright family in Soling had taken Kylee’s blood when she was just a child and had already confirmed that she isn’t Elwood’s child. If he hadn’t meddled this time, Carola might never have learned the truth, and she might never have questioned Kylee’s identity at all. He practically handed himself the shovel and dug his own grave.”
Bethany’s jaw tightened as she bit out, “This is beyond vile.”
Vincent gave a slow nod.
“And it also makes sense now—why Kylee isn’t Baker’s real daughter, yet he showers her with affection. They really pulled off their plan well before.”
A moment of silence passed before Bethany asked softly, “Do you think… Kylee knew about the baby swap?”
The question lingered in the air, drawing everyone into quiet thought.
Belinda finally spoke.
“Even if she didn’t know in the beginning, she must have learned the truth later. Remember when Minna tried to kill me—and Lucas ended up taking the hit for me? It was Holley who reached out to me then, saying she suddenly had a craving for pastries from that shop near the hospital. That’s why I stepped out to get them for her. Later, when Lucas dug into it, he discovered that the night before, Kylee had called Holley.”
After a pause, she continued, “When Holley was questioned afterward, she claimed Kylee had just phoned to scold her, warning her not to show up at the Wright family’s home again. But Lucas and I have always doubted that story.”
Her lips curved into a cold, knowing smile.
“Do you really think it’s just a coincidence? Kylee calls Holley, and the very next day, Holley calls me. Then, right when I leave the hospital for pastries—Minna strikes.”
Bethany’s eyes widened slightly as she nodded, her voice sharp with realization.
“Yes! When you frame it like that, Holley’s behavior makes perfect sense now. And honestly, if Kylee had no clue about her true parentage, why would she turn to Holley for help?”
Belinda’s gaze hardened, her eyes narrowing to slits.
“And then there’s the way she reacted when I tested her that day… I only asked, ‘Are you sure you’re the child of Carola and Elwood?’ Her face changed instantly; she looked very uneasy.”
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“Back then, when I saw her reaction, I started to suspect that Kylee might not be Elwood’s biological daughter,” Belinda concluded, her voice steady but edged with certainty.
“And based on those two points, I’m convinced Kylee knows exactly who she really is.”
Bethany muttered, unable to hide her anger, “How could they be so despicable and vicious?”
She let out a weary sigh before adding, “I wondered before—how could any parent not love their own child? Worse, to actually scheme against them? Now, everything makes sense.” Turning to Belinda, her voice softened, almost tender.
“So, Belinda, none of this is your fault. It’s not because you’re lacking in any way or because you did something wrong. It’s Baker and Holley who’ve lost their minds—they’ve done something utterly unforgivable.”
Belinda didn’t answer, but the words sank into her.
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