Only hours earlier, she had looked at Madeline Carter with superiority.
She had believed Madeline was the woman being replaced.
The woman who had lost.
Now she understood.
The family had thrown away two children who carried their own blood.
Two daughters who loved them.
Two innocent girls who had never failed them.
All because they believed a stranger’s unborn child was more valuable.
Alexander’s breathing became heavier.
He looked at Brianna.
“Why?”
One word.
Filled with confusion.
Pain.
Anger.
“Why would you do this?”
Brianna broke down completely.
She covered her face.
“I was scared.”
Nobody responded.
“I knew how important having a son was to you.”
Her voice trembled.
“I knew your family would never accept me unless I gave you an heir.”
Alexander stared at her.
“So you lied to me?”
Brianna cried harder.
“I thought once the baby was born… once you loved her… it wouldn’t matter anymore.”
