28.Chapter 28

Beatrice seemed to catch on quickly, and her expression shifted to one of excitement mixed with suspicion.

"She's three years old. She's not Kael's child," Lydia said. She felt glad that Valerie hadn't claimed Avery was Kaelen's daughter.

Of course, there was no way to be sure if Valerie had been telling the truth, but as long as she denied it, Lydia was determined to cement that story.

Hearing th