Chapter: 2085
"Why?" Sergio's gaze sharpened. "Do you suspect he's your child?"

Shirley stared at Sergio in disbelief. "How did you know?"

Actually, it wasn't hard to figure out. Many would cover for friends or family who deceived or misbehaved. Only a few dared to speak truthfully and do what was right.

If Shirley warned Sergio due to her being righteous, she could simply suggest a paternity test, and seeing the results should have brought her relief for both him and Marnie.

Shirley's reaction spoke volumes, expelling the possibility that she warned out of righteousness. In that case, it had to be for personal gain.

Sergio doubted Shirley would be envious of Marnie, so he explored other possibilities.

He noticed changes in Shirley's appearance and clothing.

During the summer internship, Shirley wore loose, comfortable clothes that barely hinted at her slight belly. Today, however, she was in a fitted jacket and jeans.

Sergio recalled overhearing Shirley and Trevor mention "child" in the company break room.

Yet, Sergio wasn't certain if his suspicion was correct. He said so simply to gauge Shirley's reaction. It was clear from Shirley's expression that he had hit the mark.

"Is it you and Trevor's child?" Sergio asked.

ALL at once, Sergio thought of something. Rogelio was conceived at the hot spring resort, and something else significant happened there.

Tyrone had set Trevor up with a woman, a situation Sergio was aware of and had helped arrange. Could that woman be Shirley...

Shirley shook her head. "I did think Rogelio might be mine, but Trevor has nothing to do with him."

Sergio quietly breathed a sigh of relief. Then, he heard Shirley say, "I don't know who the father is."

Shirley's face looked pale and she spoke with deep pain, like she was reliving that dark night when someone dragged her into trouble.

But she had to be honest. If she lied the child was Trevor's, it would confirm Rogelio's biological mother wasn't her.

Sergio couldn't find any words.

“It would've been easier if it had been Trevor's," Sergio said internally.

Sergio analyzed the situation. When the father's identity was unknown, it was usually due to either a messy personal life or an assault.
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