But now, as Soren brought up that name again, the pain of having that small life ripped from her body surged back, raw and overwhelming.
Her breath caught in her throat. All the color drained from her face.
Soren saw her reaction immediately—he didn't miss a thing.
He arched an eyebrow. Just as he suspected.
She really had given birth to his child.
And she'd deliberately kept it from him.
Soren's tone was icy. "Evangeline, you've gotten bolder, haven't you? You actually thought you could hide something like this from me."
Evangeline hesitated before answering, her voice low. "I never meant to hide it from you."
The child was already gone, and she and Soren were about to get married. She'd decided there was no reason to bring it up anymore.
Soren let out a cold, mocking laugh. "What's the point of saying that now? Do you really think I'd believe you?"
She didn't answer.
He never believed her anyway.
But now, she realized it didn't matter to her anymore, whether he believed her or not.
When Soren saw her fall silent, he took it as a sign of guilt.
He sneered. Still, seeing that she was being cooperative, he didn't push further. His voice was sharp as he asked, "Where's the child?"
Evangeline froze, thinking she must have misheard. "What?"
"Where did you hide my child?" He repeated, his tone harsher.
It finally dawned on her.
Soren didn't know the baby was gone?
But how did he even find out about the child? How did he know she'd named the baby Alison?
Why didn't he tell Soren?
Still, seeing that she had no intention of answering, Soren's patience wore thin. "I know what you're worried about. I'll make you a deal: just tell me where the child is, and I won't punish you."
"Tell me—where is the child?"
Seeing the desperation in his eyes, Evangeline understood that he wouldn't let this go until she told him something.
She gave him the address of Evergreen Memorial Park.
"Evergreen Memorial Park?" Soren pulled out his phone, quickly searching the name. His frown deepened. "Evangeline, are you playing games with me?"
There were no neighborhoods or apartments anywhere near Evergreen Memorial Park. Nowhere a child could possibly live.
Evangeline shook her head. "No."
"The child is already gone."

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