The CEO's Unplanned Heir novel Chapter 622

"Yeah. You are Kane's father, after all." Aurelia stated in a tone so casual, it was as if she was commenting on the weather.

It disappointed him, "Is that all I am to you?"

She shrugged, "What else? You're Megan's husband now. If we didn't have a kid, I wouldn't have to worry about you at all. It wouldn't be any of my business."

A hint of hurt flickered in his eyes. Her emotional balance never seemed to tip even slightly more in his favor.

"Heartless woman," he muttered under his breath.

She let out a mocking laugh, "All the women who do well in this world are heartless. Being love-struck only invites disaster."

Leopold felt helpless.

Between them lay a chasm, a mist that kept them from truly connecting.

It was all because of that damn Megan. If not for her, Aurelia wouldn't be so distant from him.

In a sudden move, he bowed his head and captured her lips in a desperate kiss, trying to coax even a spark of passion from her.

Only in these moments of pleasure could he find some comfort.

The next day after work, Aurelia took William over to Skyler's place.

He was in the backyard, tending to his garden.

"William, look, these are the flowers Orchid that I planted."

"That's fantastic. Soon this yard will be a beautiful garden," Aurelia said with a beaming smile, holding a tray of snacks.

After washing his hands, Skyler joined William in a snack.

Taking a sip of her yogurt, Aurelia mentioned offhandedly, "Skyler, I hear you have a Ph.D. in psychology."

"Yes," he nodded.