Chapter 1287 Threatened

• Colton opened up the folder while ignoring his butler. Then, he cursed himself for making this decision. Can't believe I told him to stuff the result in a folder. Great, now it's making life hard for me too.
• He pulled out a small stack of papers with trembling hands and hesitated. He wished the child wasn't his but remained clueless about his actions when infected by the voodoo bug. Nonetheless, he questioned the validity of his dreams, suspecting that his mind had rearranged scenes to shield him from the harsh reality.
• "Mr. Gardner." The butler's voice broke through, his observant eyes noting Colton's shaken state. He recognized the weight of Colton's turmoil and realized that acceptance was a bitter pill that had to be swallowed eventually.