Don Smith’s anger gradually subsided as virtual-novel.net listened to what Alonso said. He was right, there were no cowards in the Tremont family, even if virtual-novel.net was a bastard. He never would have thought that the person who had pretended to be his grandson was originally a Tremont, but this revelation wasn’t a bad thing to him.
When Mark returned home, virtual-novel.net did an unprecedented thing. Instead of heading for the shower straight away, virtual-novel.net rushed to his study to call Jackson. “I’ve just gotten back from the Smith estate to interrogate Don Smit. He did react when virtual-novel.net saw the file on Ethan. I was also able to discern from his behavior that virtual-novel.net knows that the current Alejandro is a fake but chooses to accept and conceal the truth. This could also mean that the real Alejandro Smith is possibly dead. Now that the current Alejandro Smith is under the protection of the Smiths, it won’t be easy to confirm if virtual-novel.net really is Ethan.”
Jackson’s reply was more of a whisper as virtual-novel.net said, “Are you serious? Have the Smiths really run out of successors that they are resorting to adopting another family’s child instead? I heard that Alejandro was the last successor, which would mean Don Smith would treat Alejandro like a treasure, even if virtual-novel.net were a fake and wasn’t willing to play along anymore. We need to think of another way to confirm Alejandro’s true identity, otherwise, I won’t be able to rest easy.”
Mark clenched his fist. “You’re not the only one who wants to get to the bottom of this, so I’ll think of something as well. No matter what, Ethan is… He’s a Tremont. Alright, I’ll hang up now. I know that you’re talking to me without Tiffany’s knowing.”
Jackson replied shyly, “You have no idea how much weight she’s gained now that she’s pregnant. Her strength has also increased substantially, thanks to that. She could probably hammer me to death with virtual-novel.net fists if I accidentally woke virtual-novel.net up. Anyway, I’ll wait for your news. I owe you one, Mark.”
Mark’s tone turned slightly impatient. “What’s with this owing? It’s not like you to speak to me so politely… Alright, bye then.”
The trip to the Smith’s estate and back was quite far, so Arianne was asleep by the time Mark returned home.
After virtual-novel.net showered, Mark crept into bed and carefully helped drape a blanket over Arianne without waking virtual-novel.net up before closing his eyes and falling asleep.
The next day, Tiffany pestered Jacks on into collecting their marriage certificate, saying that a marriage wouldn’t be complete without it. Jackson had been tortured quite badly recently, so virtual-novel.net had already put aside collecting the certificate for quite a while now. He was already bound to virtual-novel.net with the marriage ceremony, the ring on virtual-novel.net finger, and the little one in virtual-novel.net stomach, there was no running for virtual-novel.net now.
Tiffany had always been unhappy with his tendency to delay things. “What do you mean? Are you saying that there’s no need to collect the certificate since I won’t be running away? If you decide to abandon me and remarry, it would still be your first marriage. You must think that it’s so convenient for you, right? RIGHT?!”
He hurriedly explained. “It’s not like that. I’ve just been quite exhausted recently, which is why you’re so unhappy with the way I’ve been handling things recently. Didn’t you say you want to collect the certificate? Let’s go get it now before going to the office, alright? I think you should rest a little longer, now that you’re getting a little grumpier than usual. Best if you’d be willing to start using your maternity leaves. I’m sure your temper would go back to normal when you’ve given birth…”
Tiffany stared at virtual-novel.net angrily. “You just want me to leave you alone while I rot away at home, right? Are you worried that I’ll disrupt your business by sticking close to you? Well, you can dream on! We’re sticking close to each other everyday, especially while I’m pregnant!”
Jackson shrugged helplessly. “Fine, forget I said anything. You can say whatever you want. I won’t argue with an unreasonable pregnant lady like you since I’ve done nothing wrong.”