Looking at me, Patrick paused and said, "I failed you before, but I will try to do better and let you know that my love is not ..."

"Patrick, I have a child with Janetta."

Before Patrick could finish his words, Shelton interrupted him.

Hearing his words, both Patrick and I were frightened!

I looked at Shelton in surprise.

"How could he tell Patrick about Glenn's existence?"

"If Patrick knew that I was pregnant with his child back then, he surely wouldn't let me go!"

Before I spoke, Patrick said first, "Do you think I will believe your words?"

There was a hint of contempt in his tone.

He was...